US Bridges

RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 5S & 80 · Structure no. 000000001002800

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 3,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,943 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesOtsquago Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 5S & 80
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93048, -74.62192
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,187 (2020)
Projected traffic3,943 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 5S over Otsquago 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek carry?

About 3,187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Otsquago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.