US Bridges

Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 3.2 MI SE of Parish · Structure no. 000000002208930

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River is a steel culvert carrying Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNellis Drive
CrossesS Br Little Salmon River
Location3.2 MI SE of Parish
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36793, -76.09655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Nellis Drive over S Br Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.