US Bridges

RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT Rt 911F & Mohawk Rivr · Structure no. 000000004050330

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
646 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,552
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 40 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 6 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 24,552 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,667 by 2041. The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 911F
CrossesBike Path Mohawk River
LocationJCT Rt 911F & Mohawk Rivr
RouteState Highway 911F
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83026, -73.93086
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length646 ft (196.9 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,552 (2020)
Projected traffic24,667 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$20.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River carry?

About 24,552 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River?

The structure is 646 ft (196.9 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 911F over Bike Path Mohawk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.