US Bridges

RTE 5S over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 31MI E JCT Rts 160+5S · Structure no. 000000001002980

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 5S over Unnamed Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 97 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 2,421 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location31MI E JCT Rts 160+5S
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90949, -74.12442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2020)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$677,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

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

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.