US Bridges

Salmon River Road over Mad River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 7.0 MI SE of Rector · Structure no. 000000003340310

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon River Road over Mad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salmon River Road over Mad River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSalmon River Road
CrossesMad River
Location7.0 MI SE of Rector
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.69443, -75.74235
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$319,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon River Road over Mad River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon River Road over Mad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Mad River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Salmon River Road over Mad River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon River Road over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.