US Bridges

RTE 81I over Chenango ST

Good

Broome County, New York · .3 MI E JCT Rt 7 · Structure no. 000000001013060

Built
2014
11 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81I over Chenango ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 81I over Chenango ST in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2014 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,001 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,402 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 81I
CrossesChenango ST
Location.3 MI E JCT Rt 7
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11496, -75.90247
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.9 m)
Roadway width183 ft (55.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,001 (2020)
Projected traffic68,402 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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$11.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81I over Chenango ST built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 81I over Chenango ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 81I over Chenango ST carry?

About 52,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81I over Chenango ST?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 81I over Chenango ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.