US Bridges

CR47 over Mohawk River

Good

Oneida County, New York · In Rome · Structure no. 000000003310950

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR47 over Mohawk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR47 over Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,501 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR47
CrossesMohawk River
LocationIn Rome
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24044, -75.43596
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2018)
Projected traffic2,501 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR47 over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR47 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR47 over Mohawk River carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR47 over Mohawk River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR47 over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.