Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · 1.8 MI NW of Pataukunk · Structure no. 000000002224470
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Water Falls Road over Mombaccus 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Water Falls Road over Mombaccus Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.