US Bridges

Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill

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Albany County, New York · 0.5 MI NE Int Grant Hill · Structure no. 000000001079830

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRifle Range Access
CrossesNormans Kill
Location0.5 MI NE Int Grant Hill
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68958, -73.92786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rifle Range Access 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.