US Bridges

County Road 15 over RTE I81 RTE I81

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT I-81 + 411 · Structure no. 000000001032270

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over RTE I81 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesRTE I81 RTE I81
Location1.6 MI N JCT I-81 + 411
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.21127, -75.89314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 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 traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic339 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over RTE I81 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is County Road 15 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over RTE I81 RTE I81 carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over RTE I81 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.