US Bridges

RTE 104 over Rice Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2MI NE JCT SH 104 &SH104A · Structure no. 000000001036590

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Rice Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 104 over Rice 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 7,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,644 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesRice Creek
Location2MI NE JCT SH 104 &SH104A
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.43657, -76.56108
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,393 (2021)
Projected traffic7,644 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$946,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Rice Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 104 over Rice 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Rice Creek carry?

About 7,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.