US Bridges

RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.7 MI NW Exit 2 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001013111

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,503
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 25,503 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,704 by 2031. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesLoughlin Road Acre Cree
Location1.7 MI NW Exit 2 of I81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10756, -75.84532
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,503 (2011)
Projected traffic35,704 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree carry?

About 25,503 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.