US Bridges

County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .8 Mile NE of Parish · Structure no. 000000003313640

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,496
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesN Br Lil Salmon R
Location.8 Mile NE of Parish
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.41328, -76.11262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2018)
Projected traffic2,094 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over N Br Lil Salmon R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.