RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek
PoorMontgomery County, New York · 64MI NW JCT Rts 80+5 · Structure no. 000000001002490
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,866
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek carry?
About 2,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Zimmerman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.