US Bridges

Center Street over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · In Fort Covington · Structure no. 000000003337370

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Street over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 51 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2037. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesSalmon River
LocationIn Fort Covington
Coordinates44.99095, -74.49638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2017)
Projected traffic392 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Center Street over Salmon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Salmon River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Salmon River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.