RTE 9 over Saranac River
FairClinton County, New York · City of Plattsburgh · Structure no. 000000002219620
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,387
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 9 over Saranac River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 9 over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 104 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 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 6,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,417 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 9 over Saranac River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is RTE 9 over Saranac River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 9 over Saranac River carry?
About 6,387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 9 over Saranac River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 9 over Saranac River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.