US Bridges

RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.7 MI NW Exit 2 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001013112

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,194
2020 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 19,194 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,247 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 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
Coordinates42.10828, -75.84549
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,194 (2020)
Projected traffic25,247 by 2041
Trucks26%
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$5.9 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 November 2024.

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

About 19,194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Loughlin Road Acre Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.