US Bridges

RTE 5S over Canajoharie Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 01MI E JCT Rts 10+5S · Structure no. 000000001002830

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,149
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 5,149 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,370 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
Location01MI E JCT Rts 10+5S
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90579, -74.57063
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,149 (2020)
Projected traffic6,370 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 5S over Canajoharie 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 August 2023.

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

About 5,149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Canajoharie Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.