RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River
FairCortland County, New York · JCT RTE 81I+TIOUGHNIOGA R · Structure no. 000000001031371
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 407 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,431
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 9,431 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River carry?
About 9,431 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Tioughnioga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.