US Bridges

RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Swan Lake · Structure no. 000000003355380

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,476
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,582 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 55
CrossesW Br Mongaup Rvr
Location0.4 MI S of Swan Lake
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates41.74774, -74.78457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (2017)
Projected traffic2,582 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$515,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 55 over W Br Mongaup Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.