RTE I81 over Black River
FairJefferson County, New York · JCT RTE I-81 NB + Black R · Structure no. 000000001032182
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 357 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,646
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Black River in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 11,646 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,198 by 2041. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Black River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE I81 over Black River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Black River carry?
About 11,646 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Black River?
The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.