US Bridges

Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River

Good

Oneida County, New York · Rome · Structure no. 000000002206520

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,046
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,046 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,129 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFloyd Avenue
CrossesMohawk River
LocationRome
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.21829, -75.4314
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,046 (2020)
Projected traffic6,129 by 2041
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Floyd Avenue over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River carry?

About 5,046 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Avenue over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.