US Bridges

Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · Mechanic ST Hoosick Falls · Structure no. 000000002201810

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,911
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMechanic Street
CrossesSprngfield Trm (berkshir
LocationMechanic ST Hoosick Falls
Coordinates42.9056, -73.35485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,911 (2018)
Projected traffic2,675 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir carry?

About 1,911 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanic Street over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.