Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek
FairCayuga County, New York · .5 MI W of Venice Center · Structure no. 000000003311820
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 521
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 5 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Poplar Ridge Road over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek carry?
About 521 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Ridge Road over Big Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.