US Bridges

RTE 11 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .9 MI S JCT US 11 & SH 26 · Structure no. 000000001008700

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over CSX Transportation is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over CSX Transportation in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,332 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,411 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.9 MI S JCT US 11 & SH 26
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.15016, -75.70901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,332 (2020)
Projected traffic8,411 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 8,332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.