US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 232

Good

Jefferson County, New York · JCT I81 & SH 232 · Structure no. 000000001032141

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,968
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 232 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I81 over RTE 232 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,968 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 232
LocationJCT I81 & SH 232
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.91676, -75.97587
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,968 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 232 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 232 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 232 carry?

About 10,968 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 232?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 232?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.