US Bridges

Salmon River Road over Salmon River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 0.5 MI W Turnpike Exten · Structure no. 000000003335840

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,473
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon River Road over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salmon River Road over Salmon River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSalmon River Road
CrossesSalmon River
Location0.5 MI W Turnpike Exten
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.63627, -73.52477
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,473 (2021)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$611,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon River Road over Salmon River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon River Road over Salmon River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Salmon River carry?

About 1,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Salmon River Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon River Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.