US Bridges

CO Road 19 over Salmon River

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 0.1 Miles South of Jct. 3 · Structure no. 000000003338190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 19 over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Road 19 over Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2037. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Road 19
CrossesSalmon River
Location0.1 Miles South of Jct. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.94204, -74.39615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2017)
Projected traffic774 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 19 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 19 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Road 19 over Salmon River carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 19 over Salmon River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 19 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.