Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill
GoodAlbany County, New York · 1.7 MI NW of South Berne · Structure no. 000000003300930
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gifford Hollow Roa over Switz Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.