US Bridges

Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · In City of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002255390

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck is a masonry arch - deck carrying Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesProspect Street
CrossesN Chuctanunda Ck
LocationIn City of Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94025, -74.18659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2018)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Street over N Chuctanunda Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.