US Bridges

Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River

Good

Oneida County, New York · In Rome · Structure no. 000000002206500

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,388
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSixth Street
CrossesTrib Mohawk River
LocationIn Rome
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.2099, -75.43979
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,388 (2017)
Projected traffic3,343 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River carry?

About 2,388 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street over Trib Mohawk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.