RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog
PoorCortland County, New York · 3.4 MI N JCT I81 & SH 221 · Structure no. 000000001031321
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,861
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,861 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog carry?
About 9,861 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Russell Road Tioughniog?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.