US Bridges

Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.2 MI NE of Wurtsboro · Structure no. 000000003356950

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Road
CrossesD and H Canal
Location1.2 MI NE of Wurtsboro
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58878, -74.46098
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic35 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$321,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal 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 Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Road over D and H Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.