US Bridges

RTE 5S over Yatesville Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 34MI E JCT Rts 162+5S · Structure no. 000000001002870

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Yatesville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5S over Yatesville Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesYatesville Creek
Location34MI E JCT Rts 162+5S
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90656, -74.45656
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,882 (2020)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Yatesville Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5S over Yatesville 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 Yatesville Creek carry?

About 1,882 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Yatesville Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Yatesville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.