US Bridges

Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · In South Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002255450

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 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 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida Ave
CrossesS Chuctanunda Crk
LocationIn South Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93518, -74.2035
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2018)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida Ave over S 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 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Florida Ave over S Chuctanunda Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.