RTE I81 over Old Route 26
GoodBroome County, New York · 0.7MI N JCT Rts I-81 + 26 · Structure no. 000000001060751
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,018
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Old Route 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Old Route 26 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 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 8,018 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,225 by 2029. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Old Route 26 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is RTE I81 over Old Route 26 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Old Route 26 carry?
About 8,018 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Old Route 26?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Old Route 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.