Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill
FairAlbany County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of South Berne · Structure no. 000000003300960
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill is a concrete slab carrying Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 93 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gifford Hollow Roa over Tributary to Switz Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.