US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 232

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · JCT I-81 & SH 232 · Structure no. 000000001032142

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,567
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 232 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying RTE I81 over RTE 232 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8,567 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,179 by 2041. 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).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 232
LocationJCT I-81 & SH 232
RouteInterstate 81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.91671, -75.97564
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
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 traffic8,567 (2019)
Projected traffic11,179 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 232 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 232 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 232 carry?

About 8,567 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% 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.