US Bridges

RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT US 11 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001008250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesGlen Castle Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT US 11 & SH 1
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1808, -75.90732
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2020)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$613,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Glen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Glen Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.