US Bridges

County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 2 MI W of Fort Covington · Structure no. 000000003337380

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
506
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 506 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43
CrossesLittle Salmon Rvr
Location2 MI W of Fort Covington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.99072, -74.50156
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2017)
Projected traffic708 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$771,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43 over Little Salmon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.