Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek
GoodAlbany County, New York · 4 MI SW Rensselaerville · Structure no. 000000003301380
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek 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 Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Lane over Catskill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.