Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek
FairPosted for loadTompkins County, New York · .4 Mile N of Ludlowville · Structure no. 000000003210100
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon Creek Road over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.