County Road 48 over Saranac River
GoodFranklin County, New York · 4.6 MI E of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000003338240
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 48 over Saranac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 48 over Saranac River 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 48 over Saranac River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 48 over Saranac River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 48 over Saranac River carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is County Road 48 over Saranac River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 48 over Saranac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.