US Bridges

RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 0.7 M SW JCT Rts 30 & 161 · Structure no. 000000001038830

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,851
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,851 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,591 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 161
CrossesSo Chuctanunda Ck
Location0.7 M SW JCT Rts 30 & 161
RouteState Highway 161
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8974, -74.23398
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2020)
Projected traffic2,591 by 2040
Trucks11%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck carry?

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 161 over So Chuctanunda Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.