US Bridges

White Creek Road over White Creek

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.3 MI N of Hoosick Falls · Structure no. 000000002201620

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Creek Road over White Creek is a concrete frame carrying White Creek Road over White Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite Creek Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location2.3 MI N of Hoosick Falls
Coordinates42.93643, -73.33697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2018)
Projected traffic651 by 2038
Trucks8%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$681,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Creek Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Creek Road over White 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does White Creek Road over White Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is White Creek Road over White Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Creek Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.