US Bridges

C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.3MI NE of Voorheesville · Structure no. 000000003301290

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,662
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,662 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 203
CrossesNormanskill Crk
Location1.3MI NE of Voorheesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66706, -73.89646
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,662 (2019)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk carry?

About 3,662 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 203 over Normanskill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.