US Bridges

RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.1 MI S JCT SH 264 & SH · Structure no. 000000001043800

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,259 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,556 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 264
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location2.1 MI S JCT SH 264 & SH
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates43.29535, -76.29672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,259 (2020)
Projected traffic4,556 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 264 over Six Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 3,259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 264 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.