US Bridges

RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .2 MI E of Exit 30 - I90 · Structure no. 000000004308230

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
626 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,789 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,817 by 2041. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 922B
CrossesCanal Trail Mohawk Rive
Location.2 MI E of Exit 30 - I90
RouteState Highway 922B
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01808, -74.97946
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,789 (2020)
Projected traffic5,817 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive carry?

About 4,789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 922B over Canal Trail Mohawk Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.