US Bridges

RTE 11 over Great Chazy River

Poor

Clinton County, New York · 2.5 MI NE JCT Rts 11+ 190 · Structure no. 000000001009010

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,416
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Great Chazy River is a concrete frame carrying RTE 11 over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location2.5 MI NE JCT Rts 11+ 190
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates44.90629, -73.79507
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,416 (2021)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Great Chazy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Great Chazy River carry?

About 2,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.