US Bridges

Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .9 MI South of Castleton · Structure no. 000000003304010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
454
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 93 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMuitzeskill Road
CrossesMuitzes Kill
Location.9 MI South of Castleton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51622, -73.75616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill carry?

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

How long is Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Muitzeskill Road over Muitzes Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.