US Bridges

Mussey Road over Durey Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 1.2 MI NE of Northbush · Structure no. 000000002203890

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mussey Road over Durey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mussey Road over Durey Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMussey Road
CrossesDurey Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of Northbush
Coordinates43.09534, -74.4818
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mussey Road over Durey Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mussey Road over Durey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mussey Road over Durey Creek carry?

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

How long is Mussey Road over Durey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mussey Road over Durey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.