US Bridges

CR 27 over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · .2 MI W of Mountain View · Structure no. 000000003337820

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 27 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesCR 27
CrossesSalmon River
Location.2 MI W of Mountain View
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.70388, -74.14147
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2017)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$716,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Salmon River carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Salmon River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.