US Bridges

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · .8 MI SE of Mountaindale · Structure no. 000000003355590

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMountaindale Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location.8 MI SE of Mountaindale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68334, -74.52436
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2020)
Projected traffic214 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$954,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.