US Bridges

Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek

Fair

Albany County, New York · 3 MI E of Voorheesville · Structure no. 000000003301270

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,452
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 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 2,452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,033 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKrumkill Road
CrossesNormanskill Creek
Location3 MI E of Voorheesville
Coordinates42.66366, -73.88238
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,452 (2019)
Projected traffic3,033 by 2041
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek carry?

About 2,452 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Krumkill Road over Normanskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.