US Bridges

RTE I81 over Johnson Road

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.1 MI N Exit 1 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031132

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,798
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Johnson Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Johnson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,798 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,518 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesJohnson Road
Location2.1 MI N Exit 1 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.07123, -75.79998
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 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
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Johnson 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 Johnson Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Johnson Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I81 over Johnson Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Johnson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.