Rte 3 over Saranac River
Franklin County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 3 over Saranac River in Franklin County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,841 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 63 of the 188 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated fair (33.5%); 22 (11.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 62 ft |
| Location | In Saranac Lake |
| NBI structure number | 000000003336880 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 11 over Salmon River | 1947 | 18,077 | Fair |
| Rte 37 over St Regis River | 1990 | 12,703 | Fair |
| Rte 37 over Raquette River | 2004 | 12,703 | Good |
| Rte 3 over Trib.Lyon Bk | 1967 | 7,665 | Good |
| Broadway over Saranac River | 1922 | 6,596 | Fair |
| Rte 11 over Littl Trout River | 1967 | 4,802 | Good |
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