RTE I81
Carrying RTE I81 over RTE 11
0.2 MI NW JCT RTS 11 + 12, Broome, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE I81
The RTE I81 bridge in Broome, New York carries RTE I81 over RTE 11. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 8,006 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE I81 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,006 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001008231
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE I81 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE I81 against other structures in Broome and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE I81?
RTE I81 in Broome, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE I81 inspected?
RTE I81's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,006 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I81 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE I81?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RTE I81.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I81?
Ownership is not specified for RTE I81 in the NBI.
How old is RTE I81 and does age affect safety?
RTE I81 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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