US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 11

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT Rts I-81+26 · Structure no. 000000001008332

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,546
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 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 9,546 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,368 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 11
Location1.3 MI N JCT Rts I-81+26
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33833, -75.97834
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,546 (2019)
Projected traffic11,368 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 11 carry?

About 9,546 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 11?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.