US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.7 MI S JCT Rts 193 +I81 · Structure no. 000000001008602

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,559
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 5 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 6,559 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,811 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 11 Lindsey Creek
Location3.7 MI S JCT Rts 193 +I81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.68151, -76.0722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,559 (2019)
Projected traffic7,811 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek carry?

About 6,559 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 11 Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.