US Bridges

RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.6 MI N Thruway-Exit 26 · Structure no. 000000004437290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
852 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,977
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,977 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,831 by 2041. The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 890
CrossesMohawk River / Erie Cana
Location0.6 MI N Thruway-Exit 26
RouteState Highway 890
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84899, -74.00585
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length852 ft (259.7 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,977 (2020)
Projected traffic20,831 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$26.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana carry?

About 17,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana?

The structure is 852 ft (259.7 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 890 over Mohawk River / Erie Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.