US Bridges

RTE 11 over Skinner Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2.1 MI N JCT RTE 11 + Cl · Structure no. 000000001008620

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Skinner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Skinner Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 1,625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesSkinner Creek
Location2.1 MI N JCT RTE 11 + Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.71004, -76.0621
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,625 (2021)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Skinner Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 11 over Skinner Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Skinner Creek carry?

About 1,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Skinner Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.