Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek
FairMontgomery County, New York · 3.0 MI SE of Starkville · Structure no. 000000003309470
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salt Springville R over Bowmans 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 Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Salt Springville R over Bowmans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.