US Bridges

RTE 11X over Chenango River

Fair

Broome County, New York · City of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000002226130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,648
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11X over Chenango River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11X over Chenango River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 12,648 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,364 by 2041. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11X
CrossesChenango River
LocationCity of Binghamton
RouteU.S. Route 11X
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09875, -75.91676
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,648 (2018)
Projected traffic15,364 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11X over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11X over Chenango River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11X over Chenango River carry?

About 12,648 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11X over Chenango River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11X over Chenango River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.