US Bridges

Halladay Road over Little Salmon River

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.7 MI NW of Parish · Structure no. 000000003208970

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halladay Road over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halladay Road over Little Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 46 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHalladay Road
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location2.7 MI NW of Parish
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.4231, -76.17301
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2040
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$751,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halladay Road over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Halladay Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Halladay Road over Little Salmon River carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Halladay Road over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Halladay Road over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.