US Bridges

Lane Street over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.2 Mi. N of Malone · Structure no. 000000003336900

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,173
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lane Street over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lane Street over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLane Street
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.2 Mi. N of Malone
Coordinates44.86109, -74.29546
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2021)
Projected traffic1,642 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lane Street over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lane Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lane Street over Salmon River carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lane Street over Salmon River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lane Street over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.