US Bridges

RTE I81 over County Road 52

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.9 MI NW Exit 2 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001013131

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,503
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over County Road 52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over County Road 52 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 25,503 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesCounty Road 52
Location0.9 MI NW Exit 2 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10461, -75.83088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,503 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over County Road 52 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over County Road 52 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over County Road 52 carry?

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

How long is RTE I81 over County Road 52?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over County Road 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.