US Bridges

RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · JCT of SH 30 & SH 67 · Structure no. 000000001051910

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,669
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,669 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,137 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 67
CrossesChuctanunda Creek
LocationJCT of SH 30 & SH 67
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates42.93982, -74.18953
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,669 (2005)
Projected traffic26,137 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek carry?

About 18,669 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 67 over Chuctanunda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.