US Bridges

Moose Pond Road over Saranac River

Fair

Essex County, New York · 1.5 MI SE Bloomingdale · Structure no. 000000003302760

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moose Pond Road over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moose Pond Road over Saranac River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMoose Pond Road
CrossesSaranac River
Location1.5 MI SE Bloomingdale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.39363, -74.05666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2017)
Projected traffic71 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$703,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moose Pond Road over Saranac River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moose Pond Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Moose Pond Road over Saranac River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moose Pond Road over Saranac River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Moose Pond Road over Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.