RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek
PoorJefferson County, New York · 2.7 MI S JCT 178 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001032031
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 297 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,336
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,336 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek carry?
About 9,336 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.