RTE 3 over Deer Creek
FairOswego County, New York · 1.9 MI NE JCT SH 3 & SH13 · Structure no. 000000001000390
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,032
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 3 over Deer 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 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?
About 3,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.