County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill
PoorPosted for loadRensselaer County, New York · 4MI.S. Castletown · Structure no. 000000003303980
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 524
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill carry?
About 524 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 2 over Muitzes Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.