US Bridges

County Road 35 over Salmon River

Poor

Clinton County, New York · 1.5 M NE Peasleeville · Structure no. 000000003336010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Salmon River is a steel culvert carrying County Road 35 over Salmon River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.5 M NE Peasleeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.61163, -73.63984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2017)
Projected traffic995 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$267,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Salmon River carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Salmon River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns County Road 35 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.