US Bridges

RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike

Fair

Albany County, New York · 0.25 MI E of I-787 · Structure no. 000000001062850

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,512 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,760
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 27,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,168 by 2041. The structure is 1,512 ft (460.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 378
CrossesMohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike
Location0.25 MI E of I-787
RouteState Highway 378
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70116, -73.70138
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,512 ft (460.9 m)
Longest span341 ft (103.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,760 (2010)
Projected traffic32,168 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$73.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike carry?

About 27,760 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike?

The structure is 1,512 ft (460.9 m) long with a longest span of 341 ft (103.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 378 over Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.