US Bridges

Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 8 MI NE of Inlet · Structure no. 000000003307190

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2037. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRaquette Lake RD
CrossesBrowns Tract Inlet
Location8 MI NE of Inlet
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.81066, -74.6569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2017)
Projected traffic984 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$956,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet built?

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

What condition is Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Raquette Lake RD over Browns Tract Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.