US Bridges

Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · City of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002255370

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 5 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSecond Avenue
CrossesN Chuctanunda Crk
LocationCity of Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94368, -74.17767
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2018)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$742,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk 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 Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue over N Chuctanunda Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.