US Bridges

Joy Road over Salmon Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 4 Miles South of Sodus · Structure no. 000000003314700

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joy Road over Salmon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Joy Road over Salmon Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoy Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location4 Miles South of Sodus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19641, -77.08522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2020)
Projected traffic316 by 2040
Trucks4%
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$623,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joy Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joy Road over Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Joy Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Joy Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Joy Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.