RTE 56 over Raquette River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · .5 MI SW Village of Colto · Structure no. 000000001027260
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,585
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 56 over Raquette River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 56 over Raquette River in St. Lawrence 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2041. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 56 over Raquette River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 56 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 56 over Raquette River carry?
About 2,585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 56 over Raquette River?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 56 over Raquette River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.