FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 104B

Carrying RTE 104B over LITTLE SALMON RIVER

1.2 MI W OF SH3, Oswego, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 104B

The RTE 104B bridge in Oswego, New York carries RTE 104B over LITTLE SALMON RIVER. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,438 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 104B compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of New York bridges
238
Bridges in Oswego · 23 in Poor condition
RTE 104B 19.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.1
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Last Reconstructed
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
33.5 m (110 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,438 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001036720

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 104B is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 104B against other structures in Oswego and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 104B?

RTE 104B in Oswego, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 104B inspected?

RTE 104B's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,438 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 104B is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 104B?

RTE 104B has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 104B?

RTE 104B is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 104B and does age affect safety?

RTE 104B was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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