US Bridges

RTE 5S over Happy Hollow Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 3 MI S JCT CR 80 & SH5S · Structure no. 000000001002820

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Happy Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5S over Happy Hollow Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1931, 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 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 3,187 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,943 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesHappy Hollow Creek
Location3 MI S JCT CR 80 & SH5S
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91081, -74.59843
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,187 (2020)
Projected traffic3,943 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$476,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Happy Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 5S over Happy Hollow 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 5S over Happy Hollow Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 5S over Happy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Happy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.