US Bridges

RTE 104B over Catfish Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 0.3MI NE JCT Rts 104B+104 · Structure no. 000000001036700

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104B over Catfish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104B over Catfish Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 104B
CrossesCatfish Creek
Location0.3MI NE JCT Rts 104B+104
RouteState Highway 104B
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.48331, -76.32564
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2021)
Projected traffic3,643 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104B over Catfish Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 104B over Catfish 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104B over Catfish Creek carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104B over Catfish Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104B over Catfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.