US Bridges

Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet

Good

Franklin County, New York · Tupper Lake · Structure no. 000000003337710

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesRaquettepondinlet
LocationTupper Lake
Coordinates44.23862, -74.4809
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2016)
Projected traffic95 by 2036
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Raquettepondinlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.