US Bridges

Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck

Good

Montgomery County, New York · City of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002255380

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,275
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2037. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFourth Avenue
CrossesN Chuctanunda Ck
LocationCity of Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93837, -74.17949
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2017)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2037
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Avenue over N Chuctanunda Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.