US Bridges

RTE 11 over Park Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT RTE 11 + Int I-81+17 · Structure no. 000000001008099

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,104
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Park Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Park Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 years old, older 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 11,104 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,738 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesPark Creek
LocationJCT RTE 11 + Int I-81+17
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates42.09302, -75.82588
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,104 (2009)
Projected traffic13,738 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Park Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 11 over Park 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Park Creek carry?

About 11,104 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Park Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Park Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.