US Bridges

Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Parish · Structure no. 000000002208950

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R is a steel culvert carrying Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R 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 4 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParish Woods Road
CrossesN Br Lil Salmon R
Location1.4 MI W of Parish
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40574, -76.15262
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic157 by 2040
Trucks9%
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

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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R built?

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

What condition is Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Parish Woods Road over N Br Lil Salmon R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.