US Bridges

RTE 11 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .8 MI S JCT US 11 & SH 49 · Structure no. 000000001008550

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,921
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over CSX Transportation in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,921 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,326 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.8 MI S JCT US 11 & SH 49
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27463, -76.14451
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,921 (2018)
Projected traffic7,326 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 5,921 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.