US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 11

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 11 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001008232

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,001
2019 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 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 12,001 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,785 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 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
Coordinates42.16468, -75.89596
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,001 (2019)
Projected traffic15,785 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$2.5 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 12,001 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 11?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.