US Bridges

First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · JCT.1st&2nd Ste Ferry St. · Structure no. 000000001054320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,991
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB is a concrete culvert carrying First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFirst & Second ST
CrossesFerry Street EB
LocationJCT.1st&2nd Ste Ferry St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.72784, -73.69231
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,991 (2017)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB 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 First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB carry?

About 2,991 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m).

Who owns First & Second ST over Ferry Street EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).