US Bridges

RTE 81 over Cob Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · Rt 81 1.9 MI E Sanfords C · Structure no. 000000001031030

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81 over Cob Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 81 over Cob Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 81
CrossesCob Creek
LocationRt 81 1.9 MI E Sanfords C
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates42.39457, -73.96106
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,209 (2021)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$980,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over Cob Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 81 over Cob 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 Cob Creek carry?

About 2,209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81 over Cob Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 81 over Cob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.