US Bridges

RTE 11 over Graves Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 5.7 MI NE JCT US 11 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000001009020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,157
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Graves Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 11 over Graves Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,157 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,177 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesGraves Brook
Location5.7 MI NE JCT US 11 & SH1
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.91937, -73.73489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,157 (2021)
Projected traffic2,177 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$827,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Graves Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Graves Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Graves Brook carry?

About 2,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Graves Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Graves Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.