US Bridges

Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk

Good

Montgomery County, New York · In South Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002255460

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGilliland Avenue
CrossesS Chuctanunda Crk
LocationIn South Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93642, -74.19877
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2019)
Projected traffic204 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilliland Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gilliland Avenue over S Chuctanunda Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.