US Bridges

West Old State Roa over Normans Kill

Good

Albany County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Dunnsville · Structure no. 000000003301190

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Old State Roa over Normans Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Old State Roa over Normans Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 years old, older 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWest Old State Roa
CrossesNormans Kill
Location1.3 MI NE of Dunnsville
Coordinates42.74606, -73.99508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 West Old State Roa over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is West Old State Roa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Old State Roa over Normans Kill carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Old State Roa over Normans Kill?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Old State Roa over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.