US Bridges

Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8

Fair

Broome County, New York · Exit 2 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001031150

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrances Street
Crosses81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8
LocationExit 2 of I81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09515, -75.81406
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2018)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8 carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Frances Street over 81I 81I 91011078 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.