US Bridges

RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · .1MI.NW JCT.RT30&MOHAWK R · Structure no. 000000001090340

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 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 concrete frame carrying RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,865 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,901 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesChuctanunda Creek
Location.1MI.NW JCT.RT30&MOHAWK R
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.93624, -74.19319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,865 (2021)
Projected traffic7,901 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 5 over Chuctanunda Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 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 August 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Chuctanunda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.