Military Turnpike over Salmon River
PoorClinton County, New York · 1.5MI W JCT of SH22&I87 · Structure no. 000000003335820
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,291
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military Turnpike over Salmon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Military Turnpike over Salmon River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,071 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Military Turnpike over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Military Turnpike over Salmon River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Military Turnpike over Salmon River carry?
About 3,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Military Turnpike over Salmon River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Military Turnpike over Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.