US Bridges

RTE I81 over County Road 191

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 3.8 MI N JCT I-81+ST.LAWR · Structure no. 000000001060601

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over County Road 191 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over County Road 191 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesCounty Road 191
Location3.8 MI N JCT I-81+ST.LAWR
RouteInterstate 81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.34098, -75.98058
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over County Road 191 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over County Road 191 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over County Road 191 carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over County Road 191?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over County Road 191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.