US Bridges

Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv

FairClosed to traffic

Franklin County, New York · 0.7 Miles NW West Bangor · Structure no. 000000003337300

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGallop Road
CrossesLittle Salmon Riv
Location0.7 Miles NW West Bangor
Coordinates44.80885, -74.44398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2020)
Projected traffic293 by 2040
Trucks17%
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$874,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gallop Road over Little Salmon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.