RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill
FairSchenectady County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rt 5 & 160 · Structure no. 000000001002990
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,348
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 6 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 4,348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,535 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill carry?
About 4,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5S over Sandsea Kill?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.