US Bridges

Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1.9MI SW Pattersonville · Structure no. 000000003304980

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2013. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMuselbeck Road (ol
CrossesSandsea Kill
Location1.9MI SW Pattersonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86864, -74.10343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (1993)
Projected traffic88 by 2013
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$389,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Muselbeck Road (ol over Sandsea Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.