Turnpke Extension over Saranac River
FairClinton County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Plattsburgh · Structure no. 000000003335800
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,252
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turnpke Extension over Saranac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turnpke Extension over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,252 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turnpke Extension over Saranac River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turnpke Extension 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Turnpke Extension over Saranac River carry?
About 5,252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Turnpke Extension over Saranac River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Turnpke Extension over Saranac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.