US Bridges

County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · .1 M W RTE 56 W Main Int · Structure no. 000000001027320

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,091
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,927 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 38A
CrossesRaq Riv Tail Race
Location.1 M W RTE 56 W Main Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.79919, -74.98494
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2018)
Projected traffic2,927 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38A over Raq Riv Tail Race?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.