US Bridges

Leland Ave over Mohawk River

Poor

Oneida County, New York · City of Utica · Structure no. 000000004206580

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,796
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leland Ave over Mohawk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leland Ave over Mohawk River in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,796 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,934 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLeland Ave
CrossesMohawk River
LocationCity of Utica
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10796, -75.21119
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,796 (2020)
Projected traffic5,934 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leland Ave over Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leland Ave over Mohawk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Leland Ave over Mohawk River carry?

About 4,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Leland Ave over Mohawk River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Leland Ave over Mohawk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.