US Bridges

RTE I81 over East Hill Road

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.1MI N JCT Rts I-81 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001031281

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,338
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over East Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over East Hill Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,338 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesEast Hill Road
Location2.1MI N JCT Rts I-81 + 26
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.40083, -76.00996
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,338 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks25%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over East Hill Road built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over East Hill Road 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 July 2023.

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

About 10,338 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over East Hill Road?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over East Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.