US Bridges

So Jefferson ST over Salmon River

Good

Oswego County, New York · Village of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000003209260

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
409 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,582
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Jefferson ST over Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So Jefferson ST over Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,582 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2038. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSo Jefferson ST
CrossesSalmon River
LocationVillage of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.56342, -76.13031
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,582 (2018)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So Jefferson ST over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is So Jefferson ST 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 So Jefferson ST over Salmon River carry?

About 2,582 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is So Jefferson ST over Salmon River?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns So Jefferson ST over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.