US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 11

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 11 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001008231

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,573
2009 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 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 12,573 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 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
Location0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 11 + 12
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16494, -75.8962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,573 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
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$2.7 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. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 11 carry?

About 12,573 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 11?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.