US Bridges

RTE I81 over East Hill Road

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.1MI N JCT Rts I-81 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001031282

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,546
2019 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 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,546 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,368 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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
Coordinates42.40089, -76.00923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic9,546 (2019)
Projected traffic11,368 by 2041
Trucks27%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over East Hill Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 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 9,546 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over East Hill Road?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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.