US Bridges

RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River

Good

Franklin County, New York · .2 MI E JCT SH 11B & CR10 · Structure no. 000000001009190

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,084
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,084 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,217 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 11B
CrossesLitt Salmon River
Location.2 MI E JCT SH 11B & CR10
RouteState Highway 11B
Coordinates44.8047, -74.43203
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,084 (2020)
Projected traffic3,217 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$558,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 11B over Litt Salmon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River carry?

About 3,084 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11B over Litt Salmon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.