US Bridges

Foster Road over Litt Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1.4 MI S of Fort Covingtn · Structure no. 000000003337390

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster Road over Litt Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Foster Road over Litt Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster Road
CrossesLitt Salmon River
Location1.4 MI S of Fort Covingtn
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.96703, -74.51157
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2020)
Projected traffic445 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster Road over Litt Salmon River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster Road over Litt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Foster Road over Litt Salmon River carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Foster Road over Litt Salmon River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Foster Road over Litt Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.