US Bridges

RTE I81 over Fuller Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 3.1 MI N of N Bing Cty Li · Structure no. 000000001031212

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,552
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Fuller Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Fuller Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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 9,552 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,564 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesFuller Road
Location3.1 MI N of N Bing Cty Li
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.16212, -75.89655
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,552 (2019)
Projected traffic12,564 by 2041
Trucks29%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Fuller Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE I81 over Fuller Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Fuller Road carry?

About 9,552 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Fuller Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Fuller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.