US Bridges

North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 8.7 MI SW Deerland & SH30 · Structure no. 000000003307200

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2037. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Point RD
CrossesRaquette Lake Outlet
Location8.7 MI SW Deerland & SH30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.8865, -74.58623
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic98 by 2037
Trucks15%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet 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 North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Point RD over Raquette Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.