US Bridges

RTE 37 over Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 7.4 Miles East of JCT SH9 · Structure no. 000000001023970

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,727
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,762 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 37
CrossesSalmon River
Location7.4 Miles East of JCT SH9
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.98878, -74.49509
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2018)
Projected traffic3,762 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 37 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Salmon River carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Salmon River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.