US Bridges

Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River

Good

Clinton County, New York · .3 MI S of Cadyville · Structure no. 000000003335770

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,182
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,655 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHarney Bridge Road
CrossesSaranac River
Location.3 MI S of Cadyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.6945, -73.63381
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2015)
Projected traffic1,655 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harney Bridge 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harney Bridge Road over Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.