US Bridges

RTE 88 over Salmon Creek

Poor

Wayne County, New York · 3.1 MI S JCT Rts 88 + 104 · Structure no. 000000001034260

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 88 over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 88 over Salmon Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 98 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 88
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location3.1 MI S JCT Rts 88 + 104
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates43.19594, -77.0663
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2021)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 88 over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is RTE 88 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 88 over Salmon Creek carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 88 over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 88 over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.