RTE 11 over Erie Canal
PoorOnondaga County, New York · JCT RTE 11 + Oneida Lake · Structure no. 000000004008540
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 388 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,921
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 11 over Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 11 over Erie Canal in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,921 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,326 by 2041. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 11 over Erie Canal built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is RTE 11 over Erie Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 11 over Erie Canal carry?
About 5,921 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 11 over Erie Canal?
The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 11 over Erie Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.