US Bridges

Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1.9 Miles South of Bombay · Structure no. 000000003337330

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScanlon Road
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location1.9 Miles South of Bombay
Coordinates44.90935, -74.56205
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2017)
Projected traffic115 by 2037
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scanlon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scanlon Road over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.