US Bridges

RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou

Fair

Albany County, New York · .7 MI S JCT US 9W & I787 · Structure no. 000000001007610

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,999
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou is a steel continuous frame carrying RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 27,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,130 by 2041. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesNormans Kill Albany Cou
Location.7 MI S JCT US 9W & I787
RouteU.S. Route 9W
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62565, -73.77698
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,999 (2015)
Projected traffic28,130 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou carry?

About 27,999 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Normans Kill Albany Cou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.