US Bridges

RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT I81 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001079611

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26,001 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,201 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 81
Crosses7 7 91012028 7 7 910120
LocationJCT I81 & SH 7
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.11506, -75.89735
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,001 (2020)
Projected traffic34,201 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120 carry?

About 26,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 81 over 7 7 91012028 7 7 910120?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.