US Bridges

RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 5.1 MI NE JCT US11 & SH56 · Structure no. 000000001008840

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,009 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesW Br ST Regis Rvr
Location5.1 MI NE JCT US11 & SH56
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.73411, -74.8931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,009 (2021)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr built?

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

What condition is RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr carry?

About 3,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over W Br ST Regis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.