US Bridges

RTE 69A over Little Salmon River

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 0.2 MI NE JCT Rts 69A +11 · Structure no. 000000001029410

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
893
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69A over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 69A over Little Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1948, 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 5 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 69A
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location0.2 MI NE JCT Rts 69A +11
RouteState Highway 69A
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3893, -76.15085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69A over Little Salmon River built?

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

What condition is RTE 69A over Little Salmon River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 69A over Little Salmon River carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69A over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69A over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.