US Bridges

River RD over Little Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .2 MI S of Bombay · Structure no. 000000003337320

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Little Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location.2 MI S of Bombay
Coordinates44.93403, -74.56679
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Little Salmon River carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.