Second Avenue over Mill Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · Second Ave. Rensselaer · Structure no. 000000002202250
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 306
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Avenue over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Avenue 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 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Avenue over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Avenue 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 Second Avenue over Mill Creek carry?
About 306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Second Avenue over Mill Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Second Avenue over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.