US Bridges

RTE 11 over Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 0.4 Miles West of Jct. of · Structure no. 000000001008940

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 years old, older 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 18,077 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,161 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesSalmon River
Location0.4 Miles West of Jct. of
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.84875, -74.29327
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,077 (2021)
Projected traffic18,161 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 11 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Salmon River carry?

About 18,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Salmon River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.