RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek
FairMontgomery County, New York · 4.3 MI E JCT Rts 10 & 5 · Structure no. 000000001002530
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,052
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek carry?
About 3,052 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Knauderack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.