US Bridges

County Road 25 over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.9 MI SE Whippleville · Structure no. 000000003338080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 25 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,634 by 2036. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.9 MI SE Whippleville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.78494, -74.24177
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2016)
Projected traffic1,634 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$922,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Salmon River carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Salmon River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.