US Bridges

George Road over Little Salmon River

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2 Miles NW of Mexico · Structure no. 000000003209050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Road over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Road over Little Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorge Road
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location2 Miles NW of Mexico
Coordinates43.49428, -76.2493
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2021)
Projected traffic424 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$777,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Road over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is George 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 September 2024.

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

About 303 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is George Road over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns George Road over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.