US Bridges

RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT RTE 201+SUSQUEHANNA R · Structure no. 000000001014359

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,408 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
47,995
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 71 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 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 47,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,616 by 2041. The structure is 1,408 ft (429.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 201
CrossesBoland Drive Susquehann
LocationJCT RTE 201+SUSQUEHANNA R
RouteState Highway 201
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1052, -75.96828
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,408 ft (429.2 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,995 (2021)
Projected traffic55,616 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$49.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann carry?

About 47,995 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann?

The structure is 1,408 ft (429.2 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 201 over Boland Drive Susquehann?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.