US Bridges

RTE I81 over Mullet Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · 7.3 MI N JCT I-81 + 411 · Structure no. 000000001094682

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2019 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,508 by 2041. 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
Coordinates44.25566, -75.95685
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 traffic2,106 (2019)
Projected traffic2,508 by 2041
Trucks29%
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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Mullet Creek carry?

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