US Bridges

Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River

Fair

Albany County, New York · City of Cohoes · Structure no. 000000007709000

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,142
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River is a steel truss - thru carrying Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 134 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 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 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeebles So Acc RD
CrossesMohawk River
LocationCity of Cohoes
Coordinates42.78389, -73.68022
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,142 (2021)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Peebles So Acc RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River carry?

About 1,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Peebles So Acc RD over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.