US Bridges

RTE 11 over Potato Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · .4 MI S Exit 7 I81 on US · Structure no. 000000001008270

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Potato Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 11 over Potato 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 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesPotato Creek
Location.4 MI S Exit 7 I81 on US
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22828, -75.91852
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2021)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$828,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Potato Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 11 over Potato 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 Potato Creek carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.