US Bridges

RTE I81 over Preble RD

Good

Cortland County, New York · .5 Mile S Exit 13 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001031441

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,527
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Preble RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Preble RD in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 13,527 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesPreble RD
Location.5 Mile S Exit 13 of I81
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.73406, -76.14226
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,527 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Preble RD built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over Preble RD 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 Preble RD carry?

About 13,527 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Preble RD?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Preble RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.