US Bridges

Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 6.2 MI SW JCT NY28A+NY28 · Structure no. 000000002270130

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMoon Haw Road
CrossesWittenberg Brook
Location6.2 MI SW JCT NY28A+NY28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.98323, -74.32668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook 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 Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Haw Road over Wittenberg Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.