US Bridges

RTE 3 over Catfish Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.5 MI NE JCT Rts 3 & 264 · Structure no. 000000001000320

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Catfish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Catfish Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,075 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 3
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location2.5 MI NE JCT Rts 3 & 264
RouteState Highway 3
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.38187, -76.26389
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2014)
Projected traffic4,075 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$761,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Catfish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Catfish Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.