US Bridges

Hewittville Road over Raquette River

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · Located in Hewittville · Structure no. 000000003221650

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewittville Road over Raquette River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Hewittville Road over Raquette River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 103 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHewittville Road
CrossesRaquette River
LocationLocated in Hewittville
Coordinates44.70619, -75.00587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic952 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hewittville Road over Raquette River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Hewittville Road over Raquette River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hewittville Road over Raquette River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hewittville Road over Raquette River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hewittville Road over Raquette River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.