US Bridges

RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 5.2 MI N JCT I81 & SH 411 · Structure no. 000000001032282

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesCR 3TY Road 3
Location5.2 MI N JCT I81 & SH 411
RouteInterstate 81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.24698, -75.94874
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2019)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3 built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3 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 RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3 carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over CR 3TY Road 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.