US Bridges

RTE 85 over Normans Kill

Good

Albany County, New York · JCT S H 85 & Normans Kill · Structure no. 000000001060290

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,102
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 85 over Normans Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 85 over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 24 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 22,102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,205 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 85
CrossesNormans Kill
LocationJCT S H 85 & Normans Kill
RouteState Highway 85
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64851, -73.84844
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,102 (2016)
Projected traffic22,205 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$9.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 85 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 85 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 85 over Normans Kill carry?

About 22,102 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 85 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 85 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.