Union Falls RD over Saranac River
GoodClinton County, New York · 2.8 Mi. W of Hawkeye · Structure no. 000000003335670
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Falls RD over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Falls RD over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 88 years old, older 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Falls RD over Saranac River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Union Falls RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Union Falls RD over Saranac River carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Union Falls RD over Saranac River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Union Falls RD over Saranac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.