Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River
PoorFranklin County, New York · 2.2 MI NW of West Bangor · Structure no. 000000003338160
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bacon RD over Litt Salmon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.