US Bridges

RTE 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike

Fair

Albany County, New York · E.S.Plaza & SB I787 · Structure no. 000000001092982

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,310 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesMohawk Hudson Bike Hike
LocationE.S.Plaza & SB I787
RouteInterstate 20
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64364, -73.7495
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,310 ft (704.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$39.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 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 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike?

The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.