US Bridges

RTE 11 over Chateaugay River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1 MI West of Chateaugay · Structure no. 000000001008970

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
760 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Chateaugay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Chateaugay River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,847 by 2041. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesChateaugay River
Location1 MI West of Chateaugay
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates44.92555, -74.09442
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2021)
Projected traffic4,847 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Chateaugay River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 11 over Chateaugay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Chateaugay River carry?

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Chateaugay River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Chateaugay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.