US Bridges

RTE 155 over Normanskill

Fair

Albany County, New York · 2.3 M N JCT Rt 85A & 155 · Structure no. 000000001038630

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 155 over Normanskill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 155 over Normanskill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,797 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 155
CrossesNormanskill
Location2.3 M N JCT Rt 85A & 155
RouteState Highway 155
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67876, -73.90623
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,888 (2021)
Projected traffic10,797 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 155 over Normanskill built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 155 over Normanskill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 155 over Normanskill carry?

About 8,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 155 over Normanskill?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 155 over Normanskill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.