US Bridges

High Street over Mill Creek

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · City of Renss -High ST · Structure no. 000000002202240

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,348
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying High Street over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCity of Renss -High ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6341, -73.73646
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2020)
Projected traffic1,887 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does High Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.