RTE 4 over Mill Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 4 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001000920
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,902
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 4 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 4 over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 13,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 4 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 4 over Mill Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 4 over Mill Creek carry?
About 13,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 4 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns RTE 4 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.