US Bridges

RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 0.9 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 30 · Structure no. 000000001002950

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 7,061 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,577 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesFlorida Avenue So Chuct
Location0.9 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 30
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93398, -74.2148
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,061 (2020)
Projected traffic8,577 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct carry?

About 7,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Florida Avenue So Chuct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.