US Bridges

RTE 104B over Butterfly Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.8MI NE JCT Rts 104B+104 · Structure no. 000000001036710

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104B over Butterfly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 104B over Butterfly Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1950, 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104B
CrossesButterfly Creek
Location2.8MI NE JCT Rts 104B+104
RouteState Highway 104B
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.50099, -76.28572
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Butterfly Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 104B over Butterfly 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is RTE 104B over Butterfly Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 104B over Butterfly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.