US Bridges

RTE I81 over Mullet Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 7.3 MI N JCT I-81 + 411 · Structure no. 000000001094681

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,374
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Mullet Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I81 over Mullet 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 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 3,374 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesMullet Creek
Location7.3 MI N JCT I-81 + 411
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates44.25563, -75.95878
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,374 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Mullet Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Mullet Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Mullet Creek carry?

About 3,374 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Mullet Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE I81 over Mullet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.