US Bridges

East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT Rts I-81 +41 · Structure no. 000000001031360

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
409 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2040. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast River Road
Crosses81I 81I32021159 81I 81I
Location1.6 MI N JCT Rts I-81 +41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60407, -76.15707
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2020)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I built?

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

What condition is East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over 81I 81I32021159 81I 81I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.