RTE 5 over Cayadutta Creek
PoorMontgomery County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 5 & 334 · Structure no. 000000001002540
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,052
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Cayadutta Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 5 over Cayadutta Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 years old, older 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 3,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,707 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cayadutta Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 5 over Cayadutta 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Cayadutta Creek carry?
About 3,052 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Cayadutta Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Cayadutta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.