US Bridges

County RD 11 over Butson Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.5 Mile North of Barton · Structure no. 000000003334940

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 11 over Butson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 11 over Butson Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 11
CrossesButson Creek
Location0.5 Mile North of Barton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04917, -76.45155
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2017)
Projected traffic511 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$935,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 11 over Butson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 11 over Butson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 11 over Butson Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County RD 11 over Butson Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 11 over Butson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.