US Bridges

County Road 13 over Switz Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.2MI SW of Berne · Structure no. 000000003300910

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Switz Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 13 over Switz Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 52 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 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesSwitz Kill
Location1.2MI SW of Berne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61144, -74.15606
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2021)
Projected traffic209 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 over Switz Kill built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 13 over Switz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Switz Kill carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Switz Kill?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Switz Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.