US Bridges

Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 3.3 MI NE Nassau Village · Structure no. 000000002201870

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMurdock Road
CrossesTsatsawassa Creek
Location3.3 MI NE Nassau Village
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55582, -73.50698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$725,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Murdock Road over Tsatsawassa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.