US Bridges

RTE 32 over Normans Kill

Good

Albany County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 32 & SH144 · Structure no. 000000001022450

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Normans Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,713 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,584 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesNormans Kill
Location.1 MI N JCT SH 32 & SH144
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62023, -73.76665
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,713 (2020)
Projected traffic10,584 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Normans Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Normans Kill carry?

About 8,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.