US Bridges

Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt

Fair

Franklin County, New York · Saranac Lake Main ST · Structure no. 000000003336870

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,553 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLake Flower Outlt
LocationSaranac Lake Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.32434, -74.1318
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,252 (2015)
Projected traffic4,553 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt carry?

About 3,252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Lake Flower Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.