RTE 3 over Salmon River
GoodOswego County, New York · .2 MI N JCT SH 3 & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001000380
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 349 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,032
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,032 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Salmon River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Salmon River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Salmon River carry?
About 3,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Salmon River?
The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Salmon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.