US Bridges

Osceola Road over E Br Salmon River

Fair

Lewis County, New York · 4.6 Miles East of Osceola · Structure no. 000000003340500

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osceola Road over E Br Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osceola Road over E Br Salmon River in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOsceola Road
CrossesE Br Salmon River
Location4.6 Miles East of Osceola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLewis County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.4893, -75.6513
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2021)
Projected traffic358 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$556,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osceola Road over E Br Salmon River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Osceola Road over E Br 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 April 2023.

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

About 256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Osceola Road over E Br Salmon River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Osceola Road over E Br Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.