US Bridges

County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1 Mile S JCT I81 & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001032170

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63
CrossesRTE I81 RTE I81
Location1 Mile S JCT I81 & SH 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.95982, -75.95172
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic876 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81 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 County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81 carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.