US Bridges

RTE I81 over Langdon Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.5 MI N Exit 1 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031112

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,798
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Langdon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I81 over Langdon Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1960, 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 11,798 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,518 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesLangdon Creek
Location1.5 MI N Exit 1 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06353, -75.79789
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,798 (2019)
Projected traffic15,518 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$839,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Langdon Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Langdon Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Langdon Creek carry?

About 11,798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Langdon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Langdon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.