US Bridges

RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT I81 & Chenango River · Structure no. 000000001031181

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,008 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,547
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,547 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,365 by 2028. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
Crosses17 17 91072017 17 17 91
LocationJCT I81 & Chenango River
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.11467, -75.90553
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,008 ft (307.2 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,547 (2008)
Projected traffic48,365 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$16 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91 carry?

About 34,547 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91?

The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over 17 17 91072017 17 17 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.