RTE 5 over Smith Creek
GoodMontgomery County, New York · 17MI N JCT Rts 80+5 · Structure no. 000000001002510
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,641
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Smith Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Smith 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Smith Creek carry?
About 3,641 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.