US Bridges

River RD over Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .1 MI E of Whippleville · Structure no. 000000003336950

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying River RD over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesSalmon River
Location.1 MI E of Whippleville
Coordinates44.80999, -74.26025
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$892,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is River RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Salmon River carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Salmon River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.