US Bridges

Myers RD over Salmon Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1 MI South of Ludlowville · Structure no. 000000003314340

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers RD over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myers RD over Salmon Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2036. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMyers RD
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location1 MI South of Ludlowville
Coordinates42.53983, -76.54397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2016)
Projected traffic330 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myers RD over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers RD over Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Myers RD over Salmon Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Myers RD over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Myers RD over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.