US Bridges

S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 0.47 Mi. E Jct. of Nys 95 · Structure no. 000000003337850

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 78 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2031. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesS.Bombay RD
CrossesLitt Salmon River
Location0.47 Mi. E Jct. of Nys 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.8893, -74.55724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2011)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is S.Bombay RD over Litt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S.Bombay RD over Litt Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.