RTE 5 over Caroga Creek
GoodMontgomery County, New York · 2.4 MI W JCT Rts 5 & 80 · Structure no. 000000001051400
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,641
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Caroga Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Caroga Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Caroga 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Caroga Creek carry?
About 3,641 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Caroga Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Caroga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.