US Bridges

RTE I81 over CR52

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.9 MI NW Exit 2 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001013132

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over CR52 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I81 over CR52 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 19,194 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,247 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesCR52
Location0.9 MI NW Exit 2 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.10498, -75.83007
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,194 (2020)
Projected traffic25,247 by 2041
Trucks28%
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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over CR52 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I81 over CR52 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over CR52 carry?

About 19,194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over CR52?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over CR52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.