US Bridges

Lawrence Street over Hollow Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · Lawrence St-City of Renss · Structure no. 000000002202270

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Street over Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrence Street over Hollow 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 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLawrence Street
CrossesHollow Creek
LocationLawrence St-City of Renss
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.64442, -73.73555
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2020)
Projected traffic594 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$253,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrence Street over Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is Lawrence Street over Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Street over Hollow Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Street over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence Street over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.