RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek
GoodMontgomery County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 160 · Structure no. 000000001002970
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,421
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,421 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek carry?
About 2,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5S over Terwilleger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.