US Bridges

County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.6 MI N JCT I-81 + 342 · Structure no. 000000001032230

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesRTE I81 RTE I81
Location3.6 MI N JCT I-81 + 342
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.08786, -75.91502
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2020)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81 carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.