US Bridges

Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · In South Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002255430

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek is a steel culvert carrying Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 137 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Ave
CrossesS Chuctanunda Creek
LocationIn South Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93281, -74.21572
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2017)
Projected traffic41 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.