US Bridges

RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 2.5 MI E of Riverview · Structure no. 000000001000830

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,089
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,089 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 3
CrossesNo Br Saranac Rvr
Location2.5 MI E of Riverview
RouteState Highway 3
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.59219, -73.87482
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,089 (2020)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr 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 RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr carry?

About 2,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over No Br Saranac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.