US Bridges

Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · .9 Mile W of Ludlowville · Structure no. 000000003210070

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree is a concrete frame carrying Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuck Road
CrossesTrib Salmon Cree
Location.9 Mile W of Ludlowville
Coordinates42.55418, -76.51993
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2021)
Projected traffic386 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

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$686,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Road over Trib Salmon Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.