Dug Road over Salmon Creek
PoorPosted for loadTompkins County, New York · 2.3 M NW of Rt 34 · Structure no. 000000003210090
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dug Road over Salmon Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Dug Road over Salmon Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dug Road over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Dug Road over Salmon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Dug Road over Salmon Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Dug Road over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Dug Road over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.