US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 41

Fair

Cortland County, New York · .1 MI NW of Exit 10 - I81 · Structure no. 000000001024911

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,861
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over RTE 41 in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 9,861 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 41
Location.1 MI NW of Exit 10 - I81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59118, -76.1326
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,861 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 41 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 41 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 41 carry?

About 9,861 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 41?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.