US Bridges

RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 2.3 MI SW Castleton · Structure no. 000000005513382

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,871
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,871 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 912
CrossesMuitzes Kill
Location2.3 MI SW Castleton
RouteState Highway 912
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49761, -73.73088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,871 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 912 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill carry?

About 6,871 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 912 over Muitzes Kill?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.