US Bridges

RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.0MI S JCT Rts I-81 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001031242

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969, 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 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 12,310 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,660 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesPease Hill Road
Location1.0MI S JCT Rts I-81 + 26
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31401, -75.95417
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,310 (2021)
Projected traffic14,660 by 2041
Trucks26%
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Pease Hill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road carry?

About 12,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Pease Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.