US Bridges

RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 4.1 MI N JCT Rt 11 & 90 · Structure no. 000000001008350

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,946
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesHoxie Gorge Creek
Location4.1 MI N JCT Rt 11 & 90
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates42.54568, -76.09643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2020)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Hoxie Gorge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.