HERRICK STREET
Carrying HERRICK STREET over AMTRAK-2, AMTRAK-3, CSX
CITY OF RENSSELAER, Rensselaer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HERRICK STREET
The HERRICK STREET bridge in Rensselaer, New York carries HERRICK STREET over AMTRAK-2, AMTRAK-3, CSX. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 78.9 meters (259 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,210 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HERRICK 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
- 2001
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 78.9 m (259 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,210 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002202230
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HERRICK 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 HERRICK 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 HERRICK STREET?
HERRICK STREET in Rensselaer, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HERRICK STREET inspected?
HERRICK 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 3,210 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HERRICK 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 HERRICK STREET?
HERRICK STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HERRICK STREET?
HERRICK STREET is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is HERRICK STREET and does age affect safety?
HERRICK STREET was built in 2001, making it 25 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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