US Bridges

RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT US11 & Co.Ln · Structure no. 000000001008610

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,201
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,252 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location1.2 MI N JCT US11 & Co.Ln
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.68629, -76.06643
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2018)
Projected traffic1,252 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation 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 CSX Transprtation carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.