US Bridges

Ireland Road over Salmon Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 4 MI SW of Hilton · Structure no. 000000003317020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ireland Road over Salmon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ireland Road over Salmon Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,627 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIreland Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location4 MI SW of Hilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.25865, -77.8572
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2021)
Projected traffic1,627 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$566,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ireland Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ireland Road over Salmon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ireland Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ireland Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ireland Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.