Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar
FairSaratoga County, New York · Waterford @ E1 & Erie C · Structure no. 000000004415090
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 670 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 962
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar is a steel truss - thru carrying Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 112 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2041. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar carry?
About 962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar?
The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Mohawk River Canal Whar?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.