Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River
GoodSt. Lawrence County, New York · 2.25 Miles NW of Colton · Structure no. 000000003221560
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 341
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 46 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | 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 Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Browns Bridge Roa 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 Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River carry?
About 341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Bridge Roa over Raquette River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.