US Bridges

RTE 11 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.9 MI N JCT US11 & SH342 · Structure no. 000000001008680

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over CSX Transportation in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 13,313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,375 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location3.9 MI N JCT US11 & SH342
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.08023, -75.81488
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,313 (2021)
Projected traffic13,375 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 11 over CSX Transportation 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 13,313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.