US Bridges

CR 17 over Little Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.7 MI SE South Bombay · Structure no. 000000003338180

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17 over Little Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 17
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location1.7 MI SE South Bombay
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.87281, -74.53299
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2015)
Projected traffic624 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$883,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17 over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 17 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17 over Little Salmon River carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.