US Bridges

RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · In Watertown · Structure no. 000000002220230

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,133
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 97 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 7,133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,166 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesBlack Ri Overflow
LocationIn Watertown
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates43.97603, -75.9076
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,133 (2018)
Projected traffic7,166 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow carry?

About 7,133 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Black Ri Overflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.