US Bridges

RTE I81 over Blakesly Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.2 MI S Exit 1 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031092

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,844
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Blakesly Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Blakesly Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 9,844 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,948 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 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
CrossesBlakesly Road
Location1.2 MI S Exit 1 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02561, -75.78492
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 Blakesly Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I81 over Blakesly 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 Blakesly Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I81 over Blakesly Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Blakesly Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.