US Bridges

RTE 395 over Normans Kill

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · RTE 395 in Delanson · Structure no. 000000001047460

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,235
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 395 over Normans Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 395 over Normans Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,288 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 395
CrossesNormans Kill
LocationRTE 395 in Delanson
RouteState Highway 395
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74356, -74.18759
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2021)
Projected traffic1,288 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 SystemNo

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$293,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 395 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 395 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 395 over Normans Kill carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 395 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 395 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.