RTE 56 over Raquette River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · .3 MI S JCT Rts 56 & 310 · Structure no. 000000001062080
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,118
- 2021 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 1992, so it is 33 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 5,118 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,166 by 2041. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 56 over Raquette River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 56 over Raquette River carry?
About 5,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 56 over Raquette River?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 56 over Raquette River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.