US Bridges

Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River

Good

Oswego County, New York · 6.1 MI N.W. of Redfield · Structure no. 000000003209210

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCaster Drive
CrossesN Branch Salmon River
Location6.1 MI N.W. of Redfield
Coordinates43.60327, -75.86271
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$691,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Caster Drive over N Branch Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.