US Bridges

RTE 37 over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · .25 MI SE JCT SH37 &CR122 · Structure no. 000000001023980

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 37 over Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 37 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,490 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 37
CrossesSalmon River
Location.25 MI SE JCT SH37 &CR122
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.94186, -74.39394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,458 (2021)
Projected traffic3,490 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 37 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 37 over Salmon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 37 over Salmon River carry?

About 3,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 37 over Salmon River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 37 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.