US Bridges

County Road 11C over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.2 MI SE of Index · Structure no. 000000003353930

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,289
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11C over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 11C over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11C
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location0.2 MI SE of Index
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66143, -74.94998
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2021)
Projected traffic1,805 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 11C over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11C over Susquehanna 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 County Road 11C over Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11C over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11C over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.