US Bridges

Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 0.1 MI South of RT.5 · Structure no. 000000002255420

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFederal Street Ext
CrossesN Chuctanunda Crk
Location0.1 MI South of RT.5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93725, -74.19254
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$261,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal Street Ext 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Federal Street Ext over N Chuctanunda Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.