US Bridges

U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · In Watertown · Structure no. 000000002220220

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,177
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,243 by 2041. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 11
CrossesCity Center Drive Black
LocationIn Watertown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.98055, -75.91425
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,177 (2021)
Projected traffic14,243 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black carry?

About 14,177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 11 over City Center Drive Black?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.