US Bridges

Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River

Good

Oneida County, New York · At West Branch · Structure no. 000000003310760

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBelcher Road
CrossesW Br Mohawk River
LocationAt West Branch
Coordinates43.36666, -75.50476
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2017)
Projected traffic217 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belcher Road over W Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Belcher Road over W Br Mohawk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.