RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek
FairMontgomery County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT RT30&MOHK R · Structure no. 000000001068860
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,865
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,865 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,901 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chuctanunda Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek carry?
About 7,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.