US Bridges

Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Pine Valley · Structure no. 000000003330990

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Road 11
CrossesSing Sing Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of Pine Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22136, -76.8836
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2018)
Projected traffic699 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Road 11 over Sing Sing 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 Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Country Road 11 over Sing Sing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.