US Bridges

RTE 11 over Brandy Brook

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 1.7 MI SE JCT Rts 11+ 189 · Structure no. 000000001009000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Brandy Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 11 over Brandy Brook in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,137 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,166 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesBrandy Brook
Location1.7 MI SE JCT Rts 11+ 189
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.90293, -73.89998
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,137 (2021)
Projected traffic3,166 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$966,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Brandy Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Brandy Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Brandy Brook carry?

About 3,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Brandy Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Brandy Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.