US Bridges

RTE 32 over Mohawk River

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 32 & 470 · Structure no. 000000001022500

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
797 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Mohawk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over Mohawk River in Albany County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 13,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,613 by 2041. The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 32
CrossesMohawk River
Location0.4 MI N JCT Rts 32 & 470
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.77941, -73.69657
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length797 ft (242.9 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,550 (2021)
Projected traffic13,613 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Mohawk River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Mohawk River carry?

About 13,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Mohawk River?

The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.