US Bridges

RTE 34 over Salmon Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1.9 W JCT Rts 34B + 34 · Structure no. 000000001023380

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,286
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Salmon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Salmon Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2041. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location1.9 W JCT Rts 34B + 34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54428, -76.54057
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,286 (2020)
Projected traffic8,788 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Salmon Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Salmon Creek carry?

About 6,286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.