US Bridges

RTE 30 over Raquette River

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Tupper Lake · Structure no. 000000001021270

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,938
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Raquette River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Raquette River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesRaquette River
Location1.5 MI S of Tupper Lake
RouteState Highway 30
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.1984, -74.47206
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2020)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Raquette River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Raquette River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Raquette River carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Raquette River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Raquette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.