Military Turnpike over Saranac River
PoorClinton County, New York · 2.0 MI S Inters RT3&RT190 · Structure no. 000000003359870
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,926
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Military Turnpike over Saranac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Military Turnpike over Saranac River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,926 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,628 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Military Turnpike over Saranac River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Military Turnpike over Saranac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Military Turnpike over Saranac River carry?
About 7,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Military Turnpike over Saranac River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Military Turnpike over Saranac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.