RTE I81 over South Sandy Creek
FairJefferson County, New York · 2.7 MI S JCT 178 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001032032
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 297 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,065
- 2019 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 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 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 7,065 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,414 by 2041. 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1992.
What condition is RTE I81 over South Sandy 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 South Sandy Creek carry?
About 7,065 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% 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.