US Bridges

County Road 11 over Wharton Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000003353860

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Wharton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 11 over Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesWharton Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Laurens
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51127, -75.10643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2017)
Projected traffic695 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$944,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11 over Wharton Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Wharton Creek 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 March 2024.

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

About 667 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Wharton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Wharton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.