US Bridges

81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro

Good

Broome County, New York · I81 S / Broad Ave · Structure no. 000000001079621

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,072 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,547
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,547 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,072 ft (326.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries81I 81I91012017
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Bro
LocationI81 S / Broad Ave
RouteInterstate 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11523, -75.89114
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,072 ft (326.7 m)
Longest span237 ft (72.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,547 (2011)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$24.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro built?

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

What condition is 81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro carry?

About 34,547 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro?

The structure is 1,072 ft (326.7 m) long with a longest span of 237 ft (72.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 81I 81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.