US Bridges

RTE 11B over Deer River

Fair

St. Lawrence County, New York · 3.3 MI NE JCT SH 11B & SH · Structure no. 000000001009180

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,109
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11B over Deer River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11B over Deer River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,109 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 11B
CrossesDeer River
Location3.3 MI NE JCT SH 11B & SH
RouteState Highway 11B
Coordinates44.72706, -74.61399
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11B over Deer River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11B over Deer River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11B over Deer River carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11B over Deer River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11B over Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.