US Bridges

RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.9MI N JCT Rts I-81 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001031262

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,365
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 8,365 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,962 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesNy Susq & Western RR
Location0.9MI N JCT Rts I-81 + 26
RouteInterstate 81
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33357, -75.97877
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,365 (2019)
Projected traffic9,962 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR carry?

About 8,365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Ny Susq & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.