US Bridges

81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro

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Broome County, New York · JCT I81 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001079622

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,058 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,325
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,325 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,058 ft (322.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries81I81I91012017
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Bro
LocationJCT I81 & SH 7
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.11533, -75.89119
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,058 ft (322.5 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,325 (2011)
Projected traffic34,500 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$23.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 81I81I91012017 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro carry?

About 27,325 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro?

The structure is 1,058 ft (322.5 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 81I81I91012017 over Norfolk Southern RR Bro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.