US Bridges

Wilder Road over Salmon Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Hilton · Structure no. 000000003317810

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,348
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilder Road over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilder Road over Salmon Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 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 5,348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,496 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilder Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Hilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29254, -77.77652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,348 (2020)
Projected traffic6,496 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilder Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Wilder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wilder Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 5,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilder Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wilder Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.