US Bridges

Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.3 MI SE of Rensselaer · Structure no. 000000002201920

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Red Mill Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Rensselaer
Coordinates42.6195, -73.70958
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2019)
Projected traffic102 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$148,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Red Mill Road 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 Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Old Red Mill Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.