US Bridges

Mussey Road over Caroga Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Northbush · Structure no. 000000002203880

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mussey Road over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mussey Road over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 125 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMussey Road
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Northbush
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09933, -74.50431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$269,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mussey Road over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mussey Road over Caroga Creek 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 Mussey Road over Caroga Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mussey Road over Caroga Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Mussey Road over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.