US Bridges

RTE 11 over Castle Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT US 11 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001008220

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,757
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Castle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over Castle Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesCastle Creek
LocationJCT US 11 & SH 12
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16146, -75.89372
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,757 (2019)
Projected traffic24,232 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Castle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Castle Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 11 over Castle Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.