US Bridges

RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.9 MI SW Jt Rt 32 & 910A · Structure no. 000000001022430

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 7,217 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 32
CrossesVloman Kill Creek
Location0.9 MI SW Jt Rt 32 & 910A
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.58849, -73.85528
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,217 (2021)
Projected traffic8,767 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$524,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek carry?

About 7,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns RTE 32 over Vloman Kill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.