US Bridges

RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT RTE 5 & Mohawk River · Structure no. 000000004002590

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,874 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,679
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 21,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,780 by 2041. The structure is 1,874 ft (571.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesRamp-Sccc Parking Mohaw
LocationJCT RTE 5 & Mohawk River
RouteState Highway 5
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81881, -73.9548
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,874 ft (571.2 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,679 (2017)
Projected traffic21,780 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$44.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw carry?

About 21,679 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw?

The structure is 1,874 ft (571.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Ramp-Sccc Parking Mohaw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.