US Bridges

RTE 354 over Fenton Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 1.4MI E JCT Rts 354 + 77 · Structure no. 000000001095650

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,554
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 354 over Fenton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 354 over Fenton Creek in Wyoming 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 354
CrossesFenton Creek
Location1.4MI E JCT Rts 354 + 77
RouteState Highway 354
Coordinates42.83602, -78.37183
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2020)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$226,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 354 over Fenton Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 354 over Fenton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 354 over Fenton Creek carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 354 over Fenton Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 354 over Fenton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.