US Bridges

Swamp Road over Salmon Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 2.25 MI E Sweden Center · Structure no. 000000003317320

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp Road over Salmon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Swamp Road over Salmon Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSwamp Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location2.25 MI E Sweden Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17275, -77.90025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2019)
Projected traffic259 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$425,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swamp Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swamp Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Swamp Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Swamp Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Swamp Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.