US Bridges

Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River

FairPosted for load

Oswego County, New York · 7.0 MI NW of Redfield · Structure no. 000000003209200

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAbes Drive
CrossesN Br Salmon River
Location7.0 MI NW of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.61285, -75.88185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$393,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Abes Drive over N Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Abes Drive over N Br Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.