US Bridges

RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay

Fair

Monroe County, New York · RTE 104-IRONDEQUOIT Bay · Structure no. 000000001052239

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,321 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
65,994
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 65,994 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,838 by 2041. The structure is 2,321 ft (707.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesIrondequoit Bay
LocationRTE 104-IRONDEQUOIT Bay
RouteU.S. Route 104
Coordinates43.21102, -77.53752
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,321 ft (707.4 m)
Longest span357 ft (108.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,994 (2019)
Projected traffic68,838 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$214.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay carry?

About 65,994 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay?

The structure is 2,321 ft (707.4 m) long with a longest span of 357 ft (108.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Irondequoit Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.