US Bridges

RTE 162 over RTE 5S

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · JCT Rts 162+5S · Structure no. 000000001002840

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 162 over RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 162 over RTE 5S in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 162
CrossesRTE 5S
LocationJCT Rts 162+5S
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89157, -74.51992
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2018)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 162 over RTE 5S built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 162 over RTE 5S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 162 over RTE 5S carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 162 over RTE 5S?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 162 over RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.