Washington Street over Mill Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · City of Rensselaer Wash S · Structure no. 000000002202260
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,788
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over Mill Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 5,788 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,031 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Washington Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Washington 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.