US Bridges

RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT US11 & SH222 · Structure no. 000000001008390

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,897
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 5,897 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11
CrossesNy Susquehnna & Western
Location1.3 MI N JCT US11 & SH222
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61699, -76.18457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,897 (2020)
Projected traffic7,163 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western carry?

About 5,897 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Ny Susquehnna & Western?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.