Woodruff Street over Saranac River
PoorFranklin County, New York · Saranac Lake · Structure no. 000000003336850
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 529
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodruff Street over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodruff Street over Saranac River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodruff Street over Saranac River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodruff Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Woodruff Street over Saranac River carry?
About 529 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Woodruff Street over Saranac River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Woodruff Street over Saranac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.