RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek
GoodOswego County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT Rts 3 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001000360
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,282 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,314 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Grindstone 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek carry?
About 5,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Grindstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.