US Bridges

County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1 MI SE of Loon Lake · Structure no. 000000003338040

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesN Br Saranac Rvr
Location1 MI SE of Loon Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.54084, -74.04559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic490 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$221,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns County Road 26 over N Br Saranac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.