US Bridges

RTE 11 over Mill Creek

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Jefferson County, New York · 0.3 MI South RTE 232 Int. · Structure no. 000000001079870

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 11 over Mill Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,236 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 MI South RTE 232 Int.
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.92742, -75.94069
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,236 (2020)
Projected traffic4,003 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$576,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 3,236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.