US Bridges

RTE 11 over Acre Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.5 MI E of E Bing Cty Li · Structure no. 000000001008140

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,647
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Acre Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 11 over Acre Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1947, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,647 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,148 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesAcre Creek
Location0.5 MI E of E Bing Cty Li
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10325, -75.84815
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,647 (2019)
Projected traffic14,148 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Acre Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 11 over Acre 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Acre Creek carry?

About 11,647 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Acre Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Acre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.