US Bridges

RTE 5 over Crum Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 8.7 MI NW JCT Rts 5 & 80 · Structure no. 000000001002470

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,866
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Crum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Crum Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCrum Creek
Location8.7 MI NW JCT Rts 5 & 80
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates43.00516, -74.72927
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2021)
Projected traffic2,883 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 5 over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Crum 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Crum Creek carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Crum Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.