US Bridges

RTE 11 over Indian River

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Rte. 26 · Structure no. 000000001008710

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Indian River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,332 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,411 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesIndian River
Location0.2 MI S of Rte. 26
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.1567, -75.7088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 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
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 11 over Indian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Indian River carry?

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

How long is RTE 11 over Indian River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.