RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays
FairBroome County, New York · 1.7 MI N Pennsylvania Li · Structure no. 000000001031082
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,844
- 2019 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 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 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1981.
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 9,844 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% 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 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Gorman Road Trib Dekays?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.