US Bridges

Pangburn Road over Normans Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 3.7MI SW of Schenectady · Structure no. 000000003304990

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,022
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pangburn Road over Normans Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pangburn Road over Normans Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesPangburn Road
CrossesNormans Kill
Location3.7MI SW of Schenectady
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77292, -74.03878
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2020)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pangburn Road over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pangburn Road over Normans 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pangburn Road over Normans Kill carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pangburn Road over Normans Kill?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pangburn Road over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.