US Bridges

CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm

Good

Oswego County, New York · At Parish · Structure no. 000000003209180

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm is a concrete frame carrying CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 38
CrossesNorth Branch Little Salm
LocationAt Parish
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.40799, -76.12634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic727 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$545,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 over North Branch Little Salm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.