US Bridges

RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 5S & SH16 · Structure no. 000000001051870

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,665
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 162
CrossesEx-Ny Ws & Buf RR
Location.2 MI S JCT SH 5S & SH16
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89049, -74.51804
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2018)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR carry?

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

How long is RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 162 over Ex-Ny Ws & Buf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.