US Bridges

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Woodridge · Structure no. 000000003355540

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
752
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 752 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesMountaindale Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Woodridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.69724, -74.54553
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2018)
Projected traffic930 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$669,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.