US Bridges

To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD

Good

Broome County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Binghamton · Structure no. 000000001072750

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,996
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 40 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 3,996 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTo 81I NB
CrossesColesvlle RD
Location1.4 MI E of Binghamton
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.1051, -75.82977
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,996 (2021)
Projected traffic5,256 by 2041
Trucks23%
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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD carry?

About 3,996 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns To 81I NB over Colesvlle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.