US Bridges

RTE 264 over Bell Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.4 MI NE JCT Rt 481 · Structure no. 000000001079380

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 264 over Bell Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 264 over Bell Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,259 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,556 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 264
CrossesBell Creek
Location1.4 MI NE JCT Rt 481
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates43.27049, -76.29825
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 264 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 264 over Bell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 264 over Bell Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 264 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 264 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.