US Bridges

RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2MI.S.JCT.RTES. 17 &201 · Structure no. 000000001072970

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
743 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 45,423 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,636 by 2041. The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 201
CrossesGrand Avenue Conrail
Location0.2MI.S.JCT.RTES. 17 &201
RouteState Highway 201
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10985, -75.96699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length743 ft (226.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,423 (2021)
Projected traffic52,636 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$20.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail carry?

About 45,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail?

The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 201 over Grand Avenue Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.