US Bridges

RTE I81 over Skinner Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT 193 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031980

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,117
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Skinner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I81 over Skinner Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1961, 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 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 13,117 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,622 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesSkinner Creek
Location2.3 MI S JCT 193 + I-81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.70376, -76.07544
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,117 (2019)
Projected traffic15,622 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$654,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Skinner Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Skinner 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Skinner Creek carry?

About 13,117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Skinner Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RTE I81 over Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.