US Bridges

Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 0.3 M S ST RTE 104 · Structure no. 000000004434190

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,799
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 72 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 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 14,799 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,977 by 2041. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUtica Street
CrossesOswego Canal Oswego Riv
Location0.3 M S ST RTE 104
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.45304, -76.5082
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,799 (2020)
Projected traffic17,977 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv 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 Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv carry?

About 14,799 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Utica Street over Oswego Canal Oswego Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.