US Bridges

Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · City of Rensselaer · Structure no. 000000002202230

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHerrick Street
CrossesAMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX
LocationCity of Rensselaer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.642, -73.74159
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2019)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Herrick Street over AMTRAK-2 AMTRAK-3 CSX?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.