RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh
PoorSchenectady County, New York · JCT RTE 103 & Erie Canal · Structure no. 000000004036250
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 811 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,741
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 111 years old, older 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 2,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,329 by 2041. The structure is 811 ft (247.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh carry?
About 2,741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh?
The structure is 811 ft (247.2 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 103 over Erie Canal - Lock 9 Moh?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.