US Bridges

County Road 55 over Vloman Kill

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.2MI W of 9W JCT · Structure no. 000000003363610

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Vloman Kill is a steel culvert carrying County Road 55 over Vloman Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,056 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesVloman Kill
Location1.2MI W of 9W JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56543, -73.82997
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2020)
Projected traffic3,056 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$613,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 55 over Vloman Kill built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 55 over Vloman 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over Vloman Kill carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over Vloman Kill?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns County Road 55 over Vloman Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.