US Bridges

RTE 104B over Little Salmon River

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1.2 MI W of SH3 · Structure no. 000000001036720

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,438
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104B over Little Salmon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 104B over Little Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 98 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 5 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 3,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,806 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 104B
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location1.2 MI W of SH3
RouteState Highway 104B
Coordinates43.51247, -76.24758
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,438 (2020)
Projected traffic4,806 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104B over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is RTE 104B over Little Salmon River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104B over Little Salmon River carry?

About 3,438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104B over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104B over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.