US Bridges

Brand Road over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.2MI N of Malone · Structure no. 000000003336910

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,798
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brand Road over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brand Road over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrand Road
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.2MI N of Malone
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.87663, -74.30307
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,798 (2018)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brand Road over Salmon River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brand Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brand Road over Salmon River carry?

About 1,798 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brand Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brand Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.