FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAWRENCE STREET

Carrying LAWRENCE STREET over HOLLOW CREEK

LAWRENCE ST-CITY OF RENSS, Rensselaer, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAWRENCE STREET

The LAWRENCE STREET bridge in Rensselaer, New York carries LAWRENCE STREET over HOLLOW CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 424 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LAWRENCE STREET compares

▲ 9.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of New York bridges
280
Bridges in Rensselaer · 38 in Poor condition
LAWRENCE STREET 51.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
424 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002202270

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAWRENCE 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 LAWRENCE 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 LAWRENCE STREET?

LAWRENCE STREET in Rensselaer, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAWRENCE STREET inspected?

LAWRENCE 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 424 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAWRENCE STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LAWRENCE STREET?

LAWRENCE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAWRENCE STREET?

LAWRENCE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LAWRENCE STREET and does age affect safety?

LAWRENCE STREET was built in 1997, making it 29 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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