US Bridges

Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 3.7 Mi. Sw. of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000003313750

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalisbury Road
CrossesGrindstone Creek
Location3.7 Mi. Sw. of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.52694, -76.17658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2018)
Projected traffic612 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$748,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Salisbury Road over Grindstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.