US Bridges

Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr

Good

Franklin County, New York · 2.6 MI E of Loon Lake · Structure no. 000000003337070

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesGoldsmith Road
CrossesN Br Saranac Rvr
Location2.6 MI E of Loon Lake
Coordinates44.56401, -74.00737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2015)
Projected traffic27 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$333,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Goldsmith Road over N Br Saranac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.