US Bridges

Joyner Road over RTE I81

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.5 MI N Exit 7 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001031230

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joyner Road over RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joyner Road over RTE I81 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 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 6 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJoyner Road
CrossesRTE I81
Location2.5 MI N Exit 7 of I81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28694, -75.92464
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2019)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joyner Road over RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Joyner Road over RTE I81 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Joyner Road over RTE I81 carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Joyner Road over RTE I81?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Joyner Road over RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.