US Bridges

Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .2MI N Tupper Lake · Structure no. 000000002259180

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl is a steel culvert carrying Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Pond Road
CrossesRaquette Pond Inl
Location.2MI N Tupper Lake
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.25043, -74.47127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2017)
Projected traffic966 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Pond Road over Raquette Pond Inl?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.