US Bridges

RTE 20 over Normans Kill

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 7 & 20 · Structure no. 000000001015940

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,708
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Normans Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 20 over Normans Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5,708 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,395 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesNormans Kill
Location0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 7 & 20
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76192, -74.13792
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,708 (2021)
Projected traffic6,395 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Normans 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Normans Kill carry?

About 5,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.