US Bridges

Lehigh Road over Salmon River

Good

Oswego County, New York · 1.9 MI SE of Pulaski · Structure no. 000000003358230

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,366
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lehigh Road over Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lehigh Road over Salmon River in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,706 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLehigh Road
CrossesSalmon River
Location1.9 MI SE of Pulaski
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.55007, -76.09387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,366 (2020)
Projected traffic4,706 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lehigh Road over Salmon River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lehigh Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lehigh Road over Salmon River carry?

About 3,366 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lehigh Road over Salmon River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lehigh Road over Salmon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.