US Bridges

N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Parish · Structure no. 000000003313650

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 563 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesN Camden RD
CrossesN Br Little Salmon Riv
Location2.8 MI NE of Parish
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4173, -76.07133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2020)
Projected traffic788 by 2040
Trucks9%
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$913,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns N Camden RD over N Br Little Salmon Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.