US Bridges

RTE I81 over Hyde Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT I81 & SH 411 · Structure no. 000000001094660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Hyde Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I81 over Hyde Creek 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 10,869 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,944 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesHyde Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT I81 & SH 411
RouteInterstate 81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.16768, -75.87892
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,869 (2020)
Projected traffic12,944 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$912,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Hyde Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Hyde Creek 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 RTE I81 over Hyde Creek carry?

About 10,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Hyde Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns RTE I81 over Hyde Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.