US Bridges

RTE 3 over Sage Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 6.2 MI S JCT Rts 3 + 13 · Structure no. 000000001000340

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,622
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Sage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Sage Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesSage Creek
Location6.2 MI S JCT Rts 3 + 13
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates43.50295, -76.23275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2018)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$891,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Sage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Sage Creek carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Sage Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.