US Bridges

RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 05MI S JCT Rts 5S+162 · Structure no. 000000001051860

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
468 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 56 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2041. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 162
CrossesFlatt Creek Canyon Road
Location05MI S JCT Rts 5S+162
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88942, -74.51598
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2018)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 162 over Flatt Creek Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.