US Bridges

Broad Street over Saranac River

Good

Clinton County, New York · Broad ST over Saranac Riv · Structure no. 000000002219630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,536
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Saranac River in Clinton 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 5,536 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesSaranac River
LocationBroad ST over Saranac Riv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.69545, -73.45111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,536 (2021)
Projected traffic5,562 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Saranac River built?

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

What condition is Broad Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Saranac River carry?

About 5,536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Saranac River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Saranac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.