Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River
PoorPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 2MI N of ST Rt 5S Exit 22 · Structure no. 000000002255530
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 86 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2037. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hansen Avenue over Mohawk River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.