US Bridges

RTE 11 over Dorman Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT US 11 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001008210

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,757
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Dorman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over Dorman Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 23,757 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,232 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesDorman Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT US 11 & SH 1
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates42.16037, -75.89467
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,757 (2019)
Projected traffic24,232 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Dorman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Dorman 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Dorman Creek carry?

About 23,757 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Dorman Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Dorman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.