US Bridges

Pup Hill Road over Saranac River

GoodPosted for load

Clinton County, New York · 0.6 MI NE Redford · Structure no. 000000003335720

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pup Hill Road over Saranac River is a steel truss - thru carrying Pup Hill Road over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPup Hill Road
CrossesSaranac River
Location0.6 MI NE Redford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.61106, -73.79113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2016)
Projected traffic298 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pup Hill Road over Saranac River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pup Hill Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pup Hill Road over Saranac River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pup Hill Road over Saranac River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Pup Hill Road over Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.