US Bridges

RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.7 MI N Pennsylvania Li · Structure no. 000000001031072

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,844
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 9,844 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,948 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesGrange Hall Road
Location0.7 MI N Pennsylvania Li
RouteState Highway 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00709, -75.7563
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,844 (2019)
Projected traffic12,948 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road carry?

About 9,844 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Grange Hall Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.