US Bridges

Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River

Good

Oswego County, New York · 4.0 MI NW of Redfield · Structure no. 000000003313420

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPanther Lk RD
CrossesN Br Salmon River
Location4.0 MI NW of Redfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.58673, -75.8476
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2018)
Projected traffic389 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Lk RD over N Br 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 Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Lk RD over N Br Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.