US Bridges

RTE 5S over Ravine Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 33MI E JCT Rts 30A+5S · Structure no. 000000001094240

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Ravine Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 5S over Ravine Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 96 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 5,349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesRavine Creek
Location33MI E JCT Rts 30A+5S
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92922, -74.31072
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,349 (2020)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$285,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Ravine Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is RTE 5S over Ravine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5S over Ravine Creek carry?

About 5,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Ravine Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 5S over Ravine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.