US Bridges

RTE 104 over Bear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 1.3 MI E JCT Rts 104 &350 · Structure no. 000000001093770

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,840
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 104 over Bear Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 13,840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,905 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.3 MI E JCT Rts 104 &350
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.22746, -77.28042
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,840 (2021)
Projected traffic13,905 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Bear Creek carry?

About 13,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns RTE 104 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.