US Bridges

RTE 11 over Bear Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 11 & 193 · Structure no. 000000001008630

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Bear Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 11 over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,917 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,999 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts 11 & 193
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.73713, -76.05773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,917 (2021)
Projected traffic1,999 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.