US Bridges

Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT US 11 & I81 - Exit 1 · Structure no. 000000001008070

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,586
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6,586 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesConklin-Kirkwood C
CrossesRTE 11
LocationJCT US 11 & I81 - Exit 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04077, -75.79567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,586 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11 carry?

About 6,586 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Conklin-Kirkwood C over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.