US Bridges

Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.9 MI NW of Pataukunk · Structure no. 000000003347740

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUpper Cherrytown R
CrossesMombaccus Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Pataukunk
Coordinates41.8256, -74.33226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2017)
Projected traffic526 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Cherrytown R over Mombaccus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.