US Bridges

RTE 151 over Mill Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .2 MI E JCT I90 & SH 151 · Structure no. 000000001070430

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,255
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 1937, so it is 88 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 3,255 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,027 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 151
CrossesMill Creek
Location.2 MI E JCT I90 & SH 151
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates42.62101, -73.68873
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,255 (2020)
Projected traffic4,027 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$501,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 151 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 151 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 151 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 151 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.