South Street over Mill Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · City of Rensselaer S.St. · Structure no. 000000002202200
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Street over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does South Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.