US Bridges

River Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1.8 MI N of Piffard · Structure no. 000000003316250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
815
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying River Road over Salt Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.8 MI N of Piffard
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85299, -77.85537
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2018)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$147,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Salt Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 815 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.