US Bridges

Plant Access Road over Saranac River

Good

Essex County, New York · 2.5 MI S of Bloomingdale · Structure no. 000000002259900

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plant Access Road over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plant Access Road over Saranac River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPlant Access Road
CrossesSaranac River
Location2.5 MI S of Bloomingdale
Coordinates44.34861, -74.11623
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic14 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Plant Access Road over Saranac River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plant Access 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Plant Access Road over Saranac River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plant Access Road over Saranac River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Plant Access Road over Saranac River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.