US Bridges

County Route 25 over Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1 MI S of Chasm Falls · Structure no. 000000003338090

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 25 over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 25 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 25
CrossesSalmon River
Location1 MI S of Chasm Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.7455, -74.22316
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2020)
Projected traffic276 by 2040
Trucks17%
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$624,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 25 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 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 Route 25 over Salmon River carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Route 25 over Salmon River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 25 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.