US Bridges

Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 0.3 MI So of Lambs Corner · Structure no. 000000003369830

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,876
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf is a concrete culvert carrying Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,876 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSaltvale Road
CrossesHandyside Gulf
Location0.3 MI So of Lambs Corner
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81507, -78.08004
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,876 (2021)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$859,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf carry?

About 1,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Saltvale Road over Handyside Gulf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.