RTE I81 over RTE 221
FairCortland County, New York · JCT of Rts 221 + I-81 NB · Structure no. 000000001031302
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,436
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over RTE 221 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over RTE 221 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 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 8,436 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,457 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over RTE 221 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 221 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 221 carry?
About 8,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over RTE 221?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 221?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.