Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · 2.7 MI N of Ludlowville · Structure no. 000000003210130
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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.
It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Lockerby Hill RD 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.