US Bridges

RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · .3 MI NE JCT Rts 11 & 26 · Structure no. 000000001072710

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 7,667 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesPleasant Creek
Location.3 MI NE JCT Rts 11 & 26
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.08659, -75.79318
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,667 (2020)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 11 over Pleasant 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek carry?

About 7,667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 11 over Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.