US Bridges

Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 0.2 M N Rt 5S & Terminal · Structure no. 000000002255440

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Ave
CrossesS Chuctanunda Crk
Location0.2 M N Rt 5S & Terminal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93463, -74.21166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic231 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk 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 April 2023.

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

About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.