US Bridges

RTE 20 over Normans Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · .2 MI W JCT US 20 & SH158 · Structure no. 000000001015950

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,802
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Normans Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5,802 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesNormans Kill
Location.2 MI W JCT US 20 & SH158
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73596, -73.98899
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,802 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 20 over Normans Kill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Normans Kill carry?

About 5,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.