US Bridges

Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.8 MI NW JCT Rt 443 · Structure no. 000000005524230

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGame Farm Road
CrossesVloman Kill
Location0.8 MI NW JCT Rt 443
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6087, -73.89217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic365 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Game Farm Road over Vloman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Game Farm Road over Vloman Kill?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.