Broadway over Saranac River
FairFranklin County, New York · Saranac Lake · Structure no. 000000003336890
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,596
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway over Saranac River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Broadway over Saranac River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 103 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 6 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 6,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,012 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway over Saranac River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Broadway 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Broadway over Saranac River carry?
About 6,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Broadway over Saranac River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway over Saranac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.