US Bridges

Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 5 MI SE of Mountaindale · Structure no. 000000003355640

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
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 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMountaindale Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location5 MI SE of Mountaindale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.67163, -74.4482
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2020)
Projected traffic284 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.