US Bridges

Depot Road over Normans Kill

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · .4 MI N of Duanesburg · Structure no. 000000003304890

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depot Road over Normans Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Depot Road over Normans Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 118 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDepot Road
CrossesNormans Kill
Location.4 MI N of Duanesburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76735, -74.12777
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2014)
Projected traffic442 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Depot Road over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Depot Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Depot Road over Normans Kill carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Depot Road over Normans Kill?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Depot Road over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.