US Bridges

Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 3 Miles South of SH 28 · Structure no. 000000002255480

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in is a steel other carrying Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSagamore Lake RD
CrossesRaquette Lk S in
Location3 Miles South of SH 28
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.77057, -74.63685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic69 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sagamore Lake RD over Raquette Lk S in?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.