US Bridges

RTE 261 over Salmon Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI N Junct RTE 18&261 · Structure no. 000000001043680

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,976
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 261 over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 261 over Salmon Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,976 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 261
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location1 MI N Junct RTE 18&261
RouteState Highway 261
Coordinates43.30405, -77.7488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,976 (2020)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 261 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 261 over Salmon Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 261 over Salmon Creek carry?

About 2,976 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 261 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 261 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.