US Bridges

RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.3 MI NW Exit 2 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001013120

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,387
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk 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 38,387 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,494 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesStratton Mill Crk
Location1.3 MI NW Exit 2 of I81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10751, -75.83578
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,387 (2020)
Projected traffic50,494 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk carry?

About 38,387 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE I81 over Stratton Mill Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.