RTE 5S over Lashers Creek
PoorMontgomery County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 162 · Structure no. 000000001002860
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,882
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5S over Lashers Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 5S over Lashers 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 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 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5S over Lashers Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5S over Lashers 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5S over Lashers Creek carry?
About 1,882 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5S over Lashers Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5S over Lashers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.