US Bridges

RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · JCT SH11 & Oswegatchie Rv · Structure no. 000000001008720

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,394
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,394 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,473 by 2041. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesOswegatchie River
LocationJCT SH11 & Oswegatchie Rv
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates44.33475, -75.47168
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,394 (2021)
Projected traffic8,473 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River carry?

About 8,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Oswegatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.