US Bridges

RTE 104 over Salmon Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT Rts 104 & 21 · Structure no. 000000001093790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Salmon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 104 over Salmon Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,071 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location1.5 MI W JCT Rts 104 & 21
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.23249, -77.21741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,920 (2020)
Projected traffic16,071 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over Salmon 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 Salmon Creek carry?

About 15,920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.