US Bridges

County Road 52 over Salmon River

Fair

Oswego County, New York · In Altmar · Structure no. 000000003313770

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 52 over Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesSalmon River
LocationIn Altmar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51231, -76.00136
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2020)
Projected traffic959 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Salmon River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Salmon River carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Salmon River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.