US Bridges

County Road 43 over Mongaup River

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.2 MI W of Forestburg · Structure no. 000000003355470

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
786
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Mongaup River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over Mongaup River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 786 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesMongaup River
Location2.2 MI W of Forestburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.55469, -74.78602
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Mongaup River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County Road 43 over Mongaup River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Mongaup River carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Mongaup River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Mongaup River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.