US Bridges

RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 0.2 MI SW 104A +cayuga Cl · Structure no. 000000001036650

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 849 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 104A
CrossesBlind Sodus Creek
Location0.2 MI SW 104A +cayuga Cl
RouteState Highway 104A
Coordinates43.30199, -76.72329
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2021)
Projected traffic885 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104A over Blind Sodus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.