US Bridges

Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT Rts 178+J-81 · Structure no. 000000001094890

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81 in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2037. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesIkeys Xing Road
CrossesRTE I81
Location1.4 MI S JCT Rts 178+J-81
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.79371, -76.04069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2017)
Projected traffic213 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81 carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ikeys Xing Road over RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.