US Bridges

Albany Street over RTE I81 RTE I81

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 2.3 MI N JCT Rts I-81 +13 · Structure no. 000000001031400

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
434 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Street over RTE I81 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany Street over RTE I81 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 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 4,105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,079 by 2041. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlbany Street
CrossesRTE I81 RTE I81
Location2.3 MI N JCT Rts I-81 +13
Coordinates42.63009, -76.17329
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,105 (2019)
Projected traffic5,079 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Street over RTE I81 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is Albany Street over RTE I81 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Albany Street over RTE I81 RTE I81 carry?

About 4,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Albany Street over RTE I81 RTE I81?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Street over RTE I81 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.