US Bridges

RTE 5S over Auries Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 30A · Structure no. 000000001002910

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Auries Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over Auries Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 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 5,349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesAuries Creek
Location2.9 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 30A
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93021, -74.31664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,349 (2020)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Auries Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 5S over Auries 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 June 2024.

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

About 5,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Auries Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Auries Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.