US Bridges

Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 4.0 MI SE of Parish · Structure no. 000000002209350

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R is a steel culvert carrying Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Road
CrossesS Br Lil Salmon R
Location4.0 MI SE of Parish
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36595, -76.07306
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2017)
Projected traffic102 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$245,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Smith Road over S Br Lil Salmon R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.