US Bridges

RTE 971 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .2 MI SE Exit 43 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001032110

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 971 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 971 over CSX Transportation in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 971
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.2 MI SE Exit 43 of I81
RouteState Highway 971
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.88543, -75.99583
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2021)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 971 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 971 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 971 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 971 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 971 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.