US Bridges

RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.7 MI N Pennsylvania Li · Structure no. 000000001031081

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,237
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 12,237 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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
CrossesGorman Road Trib Dekays
Location1.7 MI N Pennsylvania Li
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01585, -75.77205
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,237 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays carry?

About 12,237 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.