US Bridges

RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go

Good

Cortland County, New York · 7.9 MI N JCT Rts I81 & 22 · Structure no. 000000001031332

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
649 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,436 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,457 by 2041. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesHoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go
Location7.9 MI N JCT Rts I81 & 22
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.54691, -76.09396
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length649 ft (197.8 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,436 (2019)
Projected traffic9,457 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go carry?

About 8,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go?

The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Hoxie Gorge RD Hoxie Go?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.