Broadway over Mill Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · Broadway City Rensselaer · Structure no. 000000002202190
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,317
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 8,317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,103 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Broadway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Broadway over Mill Creek carry?
About 8,317 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Broadway over Mill Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.