US Bridges

RTE 11 over Trout Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT Rts 11 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001008360

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Trout Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 11 over Trout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.5 MI S JCT Rts 11 + 41
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58593, -76.12923
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2020)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Trout 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Trout Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 11 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.