US Bridges

Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.4 MI E Exit 3 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001013080

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,645 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBigelow Street
Crosses81I 81I91012013 RTE I81
Location0.4 MI E Exit 3 RTE I-81
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1144, -75.88193
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2020)
Projected traffic1,645 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81 carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bigelow Street over 81I 81I91012013 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.