US Bridges

Fox Farm Road over Salmon River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 0.1M S Salmon River Road · Structure no. 000000003335850

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
565
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Farm Road over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fox Farm 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 791 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Farm Road
CrossesSalmon River
Location0.1M S Salmon River Road
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.62997, -73.53362
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2020)
Projected traffic791 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$639,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Farm Road over Salmon River built?

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

What condition is Fox Farm 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 Fox Farm Road over Salmon River carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fox Farm Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Farm Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.