US Bridges

RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk

Good

Oneida County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT Rts 69 & 291 · Structure no. 000000001051760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,386
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 291
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk
Location.2 MI NE JCT Rts 69 & 291
RouteState Highway 291
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13923, -75.30353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,386 (2020)
Projected traffic10,187 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk carry?

About 8,386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 291 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Mohawk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.