US Bridges

Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Ludlowville · Structure no. 000000003210110

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek is a concrete frame carrying Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSalmon Creek Road
CrossesLocke Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Ludlowville
Coordinates42.57499, -76.52913
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2021)
Projected traffic444 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$580,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Creek Road over Locke 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Creek Road over Locke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.