RTE 971Q over CSX Transportation
FairJefferson County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT US 11 & SH26 · Structure no. 000000001073990
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 971Q over CSX Transportation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 971Q over CSX Transportation in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 37 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,703 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 971Q over CSX Transportation built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is RTE 971Q 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 971Q over CSX Transportation carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 971Q over CSX Transportation?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 971Q over CSX Transportation?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.