US Bridges

RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 2.2 MI S JCT Rts 163 & 10 · Structure no. 000000001007920

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location2.2 MI S JCT Rts 163 & 10
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83564, -74.60179
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2020)
Projected traffic918 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$699,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Brimstone 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.