US Bridges

RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT SH 201 & SH 17C · Structure no. 00000000106328A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,326
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,326 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,806 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 201
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Lit
LocationJCT SH 201 & SH 17C
RouteState Highway 201
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11748, -75.96796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,326 (2017)
Projected traffic10,806 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit 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 2022.

How much traffic does RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit carry?

About 9,326 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 201 over Norfolk Southern RR Lit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.