Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River
PoorPosted for loadOneida County, New York · 350 E of RTE 26 · Structure no. 000000002205820
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Houser Road over West Br 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Houser Road over West Br Mohawk River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.