US Bridges

Waterbury Road over Salmon River

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Redfield · Structure no. 000000003209220

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterbury Road over Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterbury Road over Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWaterbury Road
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.5 MI E of Redfield
Coordinates43.5242, -75.78681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2018)
Projected traffic116 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterbury Road over Salmon River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterbury Road over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Waterbury Road over Salmon River carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Waterbury Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Waterbury Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.