Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81
FairCortland County, New York · 1.4 MI N JCT Rts I-81+281 · Structure no. 000000001031470
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 295 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81 in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81 carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Song Lake Crossing over 81I 81I32023109 RTE I81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.