West Old State Roa
Carrying West Old State Roa over NORMANS KILL
1.3 MI NE OF DUNNSVILLE, Albany, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: West Old State Roa
The West Old State Roa bridge in Albany, New York carries West Old State Roa over NORMANS KILL. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 274 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How West Old State Roa compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 274 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003301190
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether West Old State Roa is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for West Old State Roa?
West Old State Roa in Albany, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is West Old State Roa inspected?
West Old State Roa's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 274 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West Old State Roa is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for West Old State Roa?
West Old State Roa has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining West Old State Roa?
West Old State Roa is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is West Old State Roa and does age affect safety?
West Old State Roa was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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