RTE 81 over Basic Creek
FairGreene County, New York · 0.8 MI W JCT Rts 32 & 81 · Structure no. 000000001031020
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,031
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 81 over Basic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 81 over Basic Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 3,031 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,161 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 81 over Basic Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 81 over Basic 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 81 over Basic Creek carry?
About 3,031 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 81 over Basic Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 81 over Basic Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.