US Bridges

RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 2.3 MI S JCT Rts I81& 232 · Structure no. 000000001032120

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 923 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 971P
Crosses81I 81I73051158 RTE I81
Location2.3 MI S JCT Rts I81& 232
RouteState Highway 971P
Coordinates43.88723, -75.99895
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2021)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81 carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 971P over 81I 81I73051158 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.