US Bridges

RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99

Poor

Broome County, New York · Exit 2 RTE I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031161

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,451
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,451 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 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
Crosses990G990G91011008 RTE 99
LocationExit 2 RTE I-81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09776, -75.81836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,451 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99 built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99 carry?

About 14,451 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over 990G990G91011008 RTE 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.