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RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81

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Jefferson County, New York · JCT RTE 3 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001000490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,877
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,877 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,984 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 3
CrossesRTE I81 RTE I81
LocationJCT RTE 3 + I-81
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.97575, -75.94834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,877 (2021)
Projected traffic22,984 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81 carry?

About 22,877 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 3 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.