US Bridges

Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Guilderland · Structure no. 000000003301150

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrant Hill Road
CrossesNormans Kill
Location1.2 MI S of Guilderland
Coordinates42.69093, -73.92049
Functional classUrban Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2018)
Projected traffic406 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Hill Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Hill Road over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.