US Bridges

RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT I-81 + 3 · Structure no. 000000001032160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,133
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 17,133 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,358 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesBeaver Meadow Ck
Location1.5 MI S JCT I-81 + 3
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.95322, -75.95489
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,133 (2019)
Projected traffic22,358 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck carry?

About 17,133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns RTE I81 over Beaver Meadow Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.