US Bridges

RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, New York · .5 MI E JCT SH 11B & CR13 · Structure no. 000000001009200

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,724
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr is a concrete slab carrying RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 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 3,724 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,884 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 11B
CrossesEB Lit Salmon Rvr
Location.5 MI E JCT SH 11B & CR13
RouteState Highway 11B
Coordinates44.81317, -74.39277
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,724 (2021)
Projected traffic3,884 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$830,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr carry?

About 3,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11B over EB Lit Salmon Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.