US Bridges

Golf Course Road over Mohawk River

FairPosted for load

Oneida County, New York · At Delta Lake Dam · Structure no. 000000002206410

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
841
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Course Road over Mohawk River is a steel truss - thru carrying Golf Course Road over Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 115 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 841 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Course Road
CrossesMohawk River
LocationAt Delta Lake Dam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27313, -75.42993
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2017)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Course Road over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Golf Course Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Golf Course Road over Mohawk River carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Golf Course Road over Mohawk River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Course Road over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.