US Bridges

RTE 354 over RTE 77

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, New York · JCT Rts 77 + 354 · Structure no. 000000001030050

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 354 over RTE 77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 354 over RTE 77 in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,035 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 354
CrossesRTE 77
LocationJCT Rts 77 + 354
RouteState Highway 354
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83703, -78.39833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,910 (2021)
Projected traffic3,035 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 354 over RTE 77 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 354 over RTE 77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 354 over RTE 77 carry?

About 2,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 354 over RTE 77?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 354 over RTE 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.