US Bridges

RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT SH34 & SH104 · Structure no. 000000003313310

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,423
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk is a steel culvert carrying RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesTrib Sterling Crk
Location2.4 MI S JCT SH34 & SH104
RouteState Highway 34
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27084, -76.57969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (2020)
Projected traffic2,438 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$427,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk carry?

About 2,423 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE 34 over Trib Sterling Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.