US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 11

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.5 MI N of N Bing Cty Li · Structure no. 000000001008202

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,757
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over RTE 11 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 17,757 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,357 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 11
Location2.5 MI N of N Bing Cty Li
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15328, -75.89731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,757 (2020)
Projected traffic23,357 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 11 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 11 carry?

About 17,757 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 11?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.