US Bridges

Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000003310170

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHartley Road
CrossesS Chuctanunda Ck
Location2 Miles SW of Amsterdam
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91471, -74.22995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic84 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$476,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hartley Road over S Chuctanunda Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.