US Bridges

Texas RD over Little Salmon River

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2.8 MI NE of Phoenix · Structure no. 000000003313840

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas RD over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas RD over Little Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTexas RD
CrossesLittle Salmon River
Location2.8 MI NE of Phoenix
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.51164, -76.25269
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2021)
Projected traffic785 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas RD over Little Salmon River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas RD over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Texas RD over Little Salmon River carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Texas RD over Little Salmon River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Texas RD over Little Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.