US Bridges

RTE 104B over Sage Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts 104B + 3 · Structure no. 000000001036730

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,438
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104B over Sage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 104B over Sage Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,806 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104B
CrossesSage Creek
Location0.7 MI W JCT Rts 104B + 3
RouteState Highway 104B
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.51302, -76.23589
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104B over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104B over Sage 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 Sage Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 104B over Sage Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 104B over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.