US Bridges

Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · In City of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002266950

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,394
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck is a masonry arch - deck carrying Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,952 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesN Chuctanunda Ck
LocationIn City of Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93689, -74.19287
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2018)
Projected traffic1,952 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over N Chuctanunda Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.