US Bridges

RTE 146 over Normans Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT Rt 146 & 158 · Structure no. 000000001038310

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,427
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 146 over Normans Kill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 146 over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 11,427 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,881 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 146
CrossesNormans Kill
Location2.9 MI E JCT Rt 146 & 158
RouteState Highway 146
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70307, -73.93758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,427 (2020)
Projected traffic13,881 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 146 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 146 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 146 over Normans Kill carry?

About 11,427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 146 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 146 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.