US Bridges

Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT I81 & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001031390

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
349 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,848
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81 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 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 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,192 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Homer
Crosses81I 81I32023008 RTE I81
Location1.9 MI N JCT I81 & SH 13
RouteInterstate 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62537, -76.17748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,848 (2017)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81 carry?

About 2,848 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Homer over 81I 81I32023008 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.