US Bridges

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · Ctr of Mountaindale · Structure no. 000000003355560

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
857
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMountaindale Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
LocationCtr of Mountaindale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.692, -74.53449
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2016)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$514,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.