US Bridges

RTE 22B over Saranac River

Good

Clinton County, New York · Morrisonville · Structure no. 000000001017350

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,852
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22B over Saranac River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 22B over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,894 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 22B
CrossesSaranac River
LocationMorrisonville
RouteState Highway 22B
Coordinates44.69567, -73.56086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,852 (2018)
Projected traffic5,894 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22B over Saranac River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22B over Saranac River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22B over Saranac River carry?

About 4,852 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22B over Saranac River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22B over Saranac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.