US Bridges

John Hill Road over Little Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 2.5 MI North of Brushton · Structure no. 000000003337140

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Hill Road over Little Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Hill Road over Little Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Hill Road
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location2.5 MI North of Brushton
Coordinates44.87262, -74.50557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$786,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Hill Road over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Hill Road over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does John Hill Road over Little Salmon River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is John Hill Road over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns John Hill Road over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.