US Bridges

RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra

Good

Montgomery County, New York · .3 Mile S JCT SH 5 & SH10 · Structure no. 000000004007950

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,985
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,985 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2041. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesNys Barge Canal CSX Tra
Location.3 Mile S JCT SH 5 & SH10
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91008, -74.57089
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span262 ft (80 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,985 (2020)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra carry?

About 7,985 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (80 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Nys Barge Canal CSX Tra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.