RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River
PoorPosted for loadCortland County, New York · JCT RTE 11+TIOUGHNIOGA R · Structure no. 000000001008370
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,982
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 9,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,028 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River carry?
About 9,982 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 11 over Tioughnioga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.