Military Turnpike
Carrying Military Turnpike over SALMON RIVER
1.5MI W INT 36 RTE 87, Clinton, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Military Turnpike
The Military Turnpike bridge in Clinton, New York carries Military Turnpike over SALMON RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,291 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Military Turnpike compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1972
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,291 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003335820
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
Military Turnpike is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare Military Turnpike against other structures in Clinton and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Military Turnpike?
Military Turnpike in Clinton, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Military Turnpike inspected?
Military Turnpike's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,291 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Military Turnpike is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Military Turnpike?
Military Turnpike has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Military Turnpike?
Military Turnpike is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Military Turnpike and does age affect safety?
Military Turnpike was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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