RTE 3 over Snake Creek
FairOswego County, New York · 2.9 MI SW JCT Rts 3 + 13 · Structure no. 000000001000350
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Snake Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 3 over Snake Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 5,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,314 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Snake 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Snake Creek carry?
About 5,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Snake Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Snake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.