RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga
FairCortland County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT I81 & SH 281 · Structure no. 000000001031462
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,728
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga 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 12,728 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,267 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga carry?
About 12,728 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns RTE I81 over W Br Tioughnioga?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.