US Bridges

Ellsworth Road over Salmon River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 0.7 Mi. S of Westville · Structure no. 000000003338130

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,426
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellsworth Road over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellsworth Road over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,996 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEllsworth Road
CrossesSalmon River
Location0.7 Mi. S of Westville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.95408, -74.41243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2017)
Projected traffic1,996 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellsworth Road over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellsworth Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ellsworth Road over Salmon River carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ellsworth Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ellsworth Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.