FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAQUETTE LAKE RD

Carrying RAQUETTE LAKE RD over BROWNS TRACT INLET

8 MI NE OF INLET, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAQUETTE LAKE RD

The RAQUETTE LAKE RD bridge in Hamilton, New York carries RAQUETTE LAKE RD over BROWNS TRACT INLET. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 703 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RAQUETTE LAKE RD compares

▲ 2.6
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
RAQUETTE LAKE RD 44.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.2
Essentiality /15
7.8
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
703 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003307190

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAQUETTE LAKE RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RAQUETTE LAKE RD against other structures in Hamilton and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RAQUETTE LAKE RD?

RAQUETTE LAKE RD in Hamilton, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAQUETTE LAKE RD inspected?

RAQUETTE LAKE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 703 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAQUETTE LAKE RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RAQUETTE LAKE RD?

RAQUETTE LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAQUETTE LAKE RD?

RAQUETTE LAKE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RAQUETTE LAKE RD and does age affect safety?

RAQUETTE LAKE RD was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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