US Bridges

Ridge Road over Salmon Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 2.4 MI E of Sodus · Structure no. 000000003036520

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,838
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Salmon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ridge Road over Salmon Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,838 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,047 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location2.4 MI E of Sodus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22375, -77.01907
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,838 (2021)
Projected traffic5,047 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

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$991,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 4,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.