US Bridges

RTE 11 over Dekays Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2 MI N Pennsylvania Lin · Structure no. 000000001008060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,209
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Dekays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 11 over Dekays Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,970 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesDekays Creek
Location1.2 MI N Pennsylvania Lin
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01148, -75.76911
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2020)
Projected traffic3,970 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Dekays Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Dekays Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Dekays Creek carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Dekays Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Dekays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.