US Bridges

Florence Road over E Br Salmon River

Good

Lewis County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Osceola · Structure no. 000000003340470

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Road over E Br Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Florence Road over E Br Salmon River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFlorence Road
CrossesE Br Salmon River
Location0.1 MI S of Osceola
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.49798, -75.7228
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence Road over E Br Salmon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Road over E Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Florence Road over E Br Salmon River carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Florence Road over E Br Salmon River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Road over E Br Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.