US Bridges

RTE 98 over Monkey Run

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 2 MI NE JCT SH 98 & SH 39 · Structure no. 000000001035630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Monkey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 98 over Monkey Run in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesMonkey Run
Location2 MI NE JCT SH 98 & SH 39
RouteState Highway 98
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55488, -78.39231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2020)
Projected traffic1,347 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Monkey Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Monkey Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Monkey Run carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Monkey Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Monkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.