US Bridges

Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir

Good

Oswego County, New York · .5 MI South of Redfield · Structure no. 000000003313410

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2038. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPanther Lake Road
CrossesSalmon River Reservoir
Location.5 MI South of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.5238, -75.81571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2018)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Lake Road over Salmon River Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.