US Bridges

County Road 33 over Salmon River

Poor

Clinton County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Peasleeville · Structure no. 000000003336030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Salmon River is a concrete slab carrying County Road 33 over Salmon River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.8 MI SW of Peasleeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.58942, -73.69934
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2019)
Projected traffic879 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$325,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 33 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Salmon River carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Salmon River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.