US Bridges

Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, New York · 1 MI SW of Loon Lake · Structure no. 000000003337110

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHowe Road
CrossesN Br Saranac Rvr
Location1 MI SW of Loon Lake
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.543, -74.07294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2016)
Projected traffic8 by 2036
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr 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 April 2024.

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

About 6 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Howe Road over N Br Saranac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.