US Bridges

Pearl Street over Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · At Inter W/ College Ave · Structure no. 000000003337490

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,575
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl Street over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pearl Street over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,948 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPearl Street
CrossesSalmon River
LocationAt Inter W/ College Ave
Coordinates44.84476, -74.29005
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2018)
Projected traffic1,948 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl Street over Salmon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl Street over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl Street over Salmon River carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pearl Street over Salmon River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl Street over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.