US Bridges

RTE 11 over Deer River

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 1 MI SW U S 11 & C L · Structure no. 000000001054470

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over Deer River in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,266 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,287 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesDeer River
Location1 MI SW U S 11 & C L
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates44.77592, -74.64877
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2021)
Projected traffic2,287 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Deer River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 11 over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Deer River carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Deer River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.