US Bridges

School Street over Salmon Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 0.5 MI S of Sodus Center · Structure no. 000000002210710

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Street over Salmon Creek is a masonry culvert carrying School Street over Salmon Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 126 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchool Street
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Sodus Center
Coordinates43.20151, -77.02478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Street over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is School Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does School Street over Salmon Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is School Street over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns School Street over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.