US Bridges

RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 4.0 MI N JCT Rts 11 & 222 · Structure no. 000000001008420

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River 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 5 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 2,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 11
CrossesW Br Tioughnioga River
Location4.0 MI N JCT Rts 11 & 222
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates42.64913, -76.17649
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River built?

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

What condition is RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River carry?

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

How long is RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 over W Br Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.