US Bridges

RTE 104 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .25 MI W JCT US11 & SH104 · Structure no. 000000001036630

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over CSX Transportation 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 3,439 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.25 MI W JCT US11 & SH104
RouteState Highway 104
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.45711, -76.15029
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,439 (2021)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over CSX Transportation built?

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

What condition is RTE 104 over CSX Transportation 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 104 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 3,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.