CHURCH STREET
Carrying CHURCH STREET over HOOSIC RIVER
VILLAGE OF HOOSICK FALLS, Rensselaer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHURCH STREET
The CHURCH STREET bridge in Rensselaer, New York carries CHURCH STREET over HOOSIC RIVER. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 76.5 meters (251 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,082 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHURCH STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 76.5 m (251 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,082 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002201800
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHURCH STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CHURCH STREET against other structures in Rensselaer and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CHURCH STREET?
CHURCH STREET in Rensselaer, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHURCH STREET inspected?
CHURCH STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,082 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHURCH STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHURCH STREET?
CHURCH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHURCH STREET?
CHURCH STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is CHURCH STREET and does age affect safety?
CHURCH STREET was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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