Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, New York · NE Cor City of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002268910
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 928
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek carry?
About 928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Crescent Avenue over Chuctanunda Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.