RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck
FairOswego County, New York · 1.6 MI W of Hannibal · Structure no. 000000003313250
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,025
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck is a concrete frame carrying RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck 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 3 over Sterling Valley Ck carry?
About 3,025 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Sterling Valley Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.