US Bridges

RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 3 MI SE JCT RTE 3 & Cl · Structure no. 000000001000760

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,387
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,387 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 3
CrossesLit Wolf Pd Outlt
Location3 MI SE JCT RTE 3 & Cl
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates44.2419, -74.48156
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,387 (2021)
Projected traffic4,428 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$739,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt carry?

About 4,387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over Lit Wolf Pd Outlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.