US Bridges

RTE I81 over North Salina ST

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I81 & North Salina S · Structure no. 000000001008489

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over North Salina ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over North Salina ST in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 74,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,323 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesNorth Salina ST
LocationJCT I81 & North Salina S
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.05429, -76.15212
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,401 (2020)
Projected traffic107,323 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$11.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over North Salina ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over North Salina ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over North Salina ST carry?

About 74,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over North Salina ST?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over North Salina ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.