US Bridges

Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.3 MI SE of Castleton · Structure no. 000000003304000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2037. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesMuitzeskill Road
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location2.3 MI SE of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49807, -73.74117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2017)
Projected traffic636 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Muitzeskill Road over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.