US Bridges

RTE 151 over Mill Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 151 & 4 · Structure no. 000000001038590

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,584
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 151 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 151 over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,909 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 151
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 151 & 4
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates42.62031, -73.71014
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,584 (2020)
Projected traffic6,909 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 151 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 151 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 151 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 151 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 151 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.