US Bridges

RTE 11 over Trout Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.5 MI NE JCT US11 &SH310 · Structure no. 000000001008800

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over Trout Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 44 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 8,974 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,059 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesTrout Brook
Location3.5 MI NE JCT US11 &SH310
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates44.62619, -75.09262
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,974 (2021)
Projected traffic9,059 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 11 over Trout Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Trout Brook carry?

About 8,974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.