US Bridges

Stark-White Hill over Raquette River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 6 MI SE of South Colton · Structure no. 000000003221020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stark-White Hill over Raquette River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stark-White Hill over Raquette River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStark-White Hill
CrossesRaquette River
Location6 MI SE of South Colton
Coordinates44.45155, -74.76854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2015)
Projected traffic144 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stark-White Hill over Raquette River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stark-White Hill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stark-White Hill over Raquette River carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stark-White Hill over Raquette River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stark-White Hill over Raquette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.