US Bridges

RTE 104 over Sterling Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 1.6 MI NE JCT Rts 104 &38 · Structure no. 000000001036560

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,374
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Sterling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over Sterling Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,374 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,488 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104
CrossesSterling Creek
Location1.6 MI NE JCT Rts 104 &38
RouteState Highway 104
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28086, -76.62652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,374 (2021)
Projected traffic3,488 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Sterling Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over Sterling Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Sterling Creek carry?

About 3,374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Sterling Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Sterling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.