RTE 104A over Sterling Creek
PoorCayuga County, New York · .4 MI N JCT SH 104A & SH · Structure no. 000000001036660
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,324
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 104A over Sterling Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 104A over Sterling Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 104A over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 104A over Sterling Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 104A over Sterling Creek carry?
About 1,324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 104A over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 104A over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.