US Bridges

Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 3.2 Miles NE of Parish · Structure no. 000000003209170

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R is a steel culvert carrying Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCheese Factory RD
CrossesN Branch Little Salmon R
Location3.2 Miles NE of Parish
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.41425, -76.06598
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2021)
Projected traffic760 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cheese Factory RD over N Branch Little Salmon R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.