US Bridges

Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path

Good

Essex County, New York · In Saranac Lake · Structure no. 000000001200530

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesForest Hill Ave
CrossesAdirondack Scenic Path
LocationIn Saranac Lake
Coordinates44.32931, -74.12414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$610,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Ave over Adirondack Scenic Path?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.