US Bridges

RTE 22 over Saranac River

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 2.4 Miles N to Plattsburg · Structure no. 000000002219650

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,796
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Saranac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,796 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,329 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesSaranac River
Location2.4 Miles N to Plattsburg
RouteCity Street 22
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.68777, -73.45817
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,796 (2021)
Projected traffic14,329 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Saranac River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Saranac River carry?

About 11,796 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Saranac River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Saranac River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.