US Bridges

RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81

Good

Jefferson County, New York · I781 over I81 · Structure no. 000000001079130

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 781
Crosses81I 81I 73051282 81I 81
LocationI781 over I81
RouteInterstate 781
Coordinates44.04463, -75.91466
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 781 over 81I 81I 73051282 81I 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.