US Bridges

RTE 11 over Factory Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 3.6 MI N JCT Rts 11 + 222 · Structure no. 000000001008410

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over Factory Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 11 over Factory Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesFactory Brook
Location3.6 MI N JCT Rts 11 + 222
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates42.64347, -76.17781
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2021)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over Factory Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 over Factory Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over Factory Brook carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 11 over Factory Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over Factory Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.