US Bridges

RTE 81 over Potic Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 0.2 MI W Earlton Rt 81 · Structure no. 000000001031050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,209
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81 over Potic Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 81 over Potic Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 81
CrossesPotic Creek
Location0.2 MI W Earlton Rt 81
RouteState Highway 81
Coordinates42.35518, -73.90411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$818,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over Potic Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 81 over Potic Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 81 over Potic Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 81 over Potic Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE 81 over Potic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.