US Bridges

Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 1.4 Miles N of Rock Glen · Structure no. 000000003320260

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMungers Mill Road
CrossesOatka Creek
Location1.4 Miles N of Rock Glen
Coordinates42.70553, -78.12508
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic238 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Mungers Mill Road over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.