US Bridges

RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.8 M N RTE 912M · Structure no. 000000001006600

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill is a steel culvert carrying RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 9J
CrossesMuitzes Kill
Location0.8 M N RTE 912M
RouteState Highway 9J
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51754, -73.76032
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2021)
Projected traffic1,249 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9J over Muitzes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE 9J over Muitzes Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.