US Bridges

Bowen Road over Saranac River

Good

Clinton County, New York · .2 MI SE Picketts Corners · Structure no. 000000003335750

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
748
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowen Road over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBowen Road
CrossesSaranac River
Location.2 MI SE Picketts Corners
Coordinates44.65881, -73.73265
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2016)
Projected traffic1,047 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over Saranac River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over Saranac River carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over Saranac River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen Road over Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.