County Route 8 over Little Salmon River
FairFranklin County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Brushton · Structure no. 000000003337760
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 952
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 8 over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 8 over Little Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 8 over Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County Route 8 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 8 over Little Salmon River carry?
About 952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 8 over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 8 over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.