US Bridges

RTE 11 over Castle Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · .1 MI S Exit 7 of I-81 · Structure no. 000000001008280

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Castle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 11 over Castle Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesCastle Creek
Location.1 MI S Exit 7 of I-81
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23236, -75.9163
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry8: Equal 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$602,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Castle Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 11 over Castle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.