US Bridges

RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri

Fair

Oswego County, New York · JCT of RTE 104 + Oswego R · Structure no. 000000004053920

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,450
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 16,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,527 by 2041. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesCanal View DR Oswego Ri
LocationJCT of RTE 104 + Oswego R
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.45684, -76.51023
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,450 (2006)
Projected traffic16,527 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri carry?

About 16,450 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Canal View DR Oswego Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.