US Bridges

RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 3.2 MI SE JCT SH81 &SH145 · Structure no. 000000001031000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 81
CrossesSquirmer Valley Creek
Location3.2 MI SE JCT SH81 &SH145
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates42.41159, -74.15395
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,119 (2021)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek carry?

About 2,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 81 over Squirmer Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.