RTE 3 over Raquette River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · JCT SH 3 & Raquette River · Structure no. 000000001000740
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,765
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 3 over Raquette River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over Raquette River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 3 over Raquette River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 3 over Raquette River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 3 over Raquette River carry?
About 1,765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 3 over Raquette River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 3 over Raquette River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.