US Bridges

Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · Next to Fire Station · Structure no. 000000003366640

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld US Route 11
CrossesBoland Creek
LocationNext to Fire Station
Coordinates44.41299, -75.39617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2015)
Projected traffic872 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$954,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old US Route 11 over Boland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.