US Bridges

Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1.9 MI NE of Duanesburg · Structure no. 000000003304960

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib is a wood or timber slab carrying Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesScotch Ridge Road
CrossesNormans Kill Trib
Location1.9 MI NE of Duanesburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78329, -74.10436
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$736,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scotch Ridge Road over Normans Kill Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.