US Bridges

County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.7 MI E of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000003352110

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,418
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,152 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location3.7 MI E of Oneonta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44512, -74.96375
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,418 (2020)
Projected traffic4,152 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 3,418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.