US Bridges

RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .2 MI E JCT US 11 & SH342 · Structure no. 000000001018930

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,263 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 342
CrossesCsxt/Dept-Defense
Location.2 MI E JCT US 11 & SH342
RouteState Highway 342
Coordinates44.03268, -75.83937
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,449 (2018)
Projected traffic10,263 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense carry?

About 8,449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 342 over Csxt/Dept-Defense?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.