US Bridges

RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT I81/I88 -Chenango Rvr · Structure no. 000000001073961

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,652 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,491
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 36 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 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 8,491 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 2,652 ft (808.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
Crosses81I 81I91013017 RTE I81
LocationJCT I81/I88 -Chenango Rvr
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14214, -75.90086
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,652 ft (808.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,491 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$38.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81 carry?

About 8,491 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81?

The structure is 2,652 ft (808.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over 81I 81I91013017 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.