US Bridges

Pine Street over Saranac River

Good

Essex County, New York · Saranac Lake · Structure no. 000000003302170

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,302
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Street over Saranac River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,623 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesSaranac River
LocationSaranac Lake
Coordinates44.33038, -74.12603
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,302 (2021)
Projected traffic4,623 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Saranac River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Saranac River carry?

About 3,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Saranac River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.