US Bridges

Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · Saranac Lake · Structure no. 000000003336860

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2021. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesParking Lot Drive
CrossesSaranac River
LocationSaranac Lake
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.32683, -74.13267
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2001)
Projected traffic909 by 2021
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

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$848,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parking Lot Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Parking Lot Drive over Saranac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.