US Bridges

Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · Mohawk R & Ferry Road · Structure no. 000000004416010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
477 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2040. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Rd.
CrossesBackchannel Mohawk Bike
LocationMohawk R & Ferry Road
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78837, -73.83549
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic179 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike 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 Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Rd. over Backchannel Mohawk Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.