FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 11

Carrying RTE 11 over GRASSE RIVER

VIL CANTON-.3 MI E JCT68W, St. Lawrence, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 11

The RTE 11 bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries RTE 11 over GRASSE RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.8 meters (229 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,615 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 11 compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of New York bridges
326
Bridges in St. Lawrence · 20 in Poor condition
RTE 11 45.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
2.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
69.8 m (229 ft)
Deck Width
21.3 m (70 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,615 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001008780

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 11 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 11 against other structures in St. Lawrence and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 11?

RTE 11 in St. Lawrence, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 11 inspected?

RTE 11's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 15,615 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 11 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 11?

RTE 11 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 11?

RTE 11 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 11 and does age affect safety?

RTE 11 was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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