US Bridges

Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .5 MI East of Bombay · Structure no. 000000003337840

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,402
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 84 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 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 1,402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCoggin Bridge-Bomb
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location.5 MI East of Bombay
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.93982, -74.55701
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,402 (2017)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Coggin Bridge-Bomb 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River carry?

About 1,402 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coggin Bridge-Bomb over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.