US Bridges

RTE 49 over Scriba Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · SH 49 at Constantia · Structure no. 000000001026200

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,345
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over Scriba Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 49 over Scriba 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,365 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 49
CrossesScriba Creek
LocationSH 49 at Constantia
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates43.24799, -75.99829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2020)
Projected traffic3,365 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over Scriba Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 49 over Scriba 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over Scriba Creek carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over Scriba Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over Scriba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.