US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 80

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-81 SB + 80 · Structure no. 000000001030661

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,241
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 80 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE I81 over RTE 80 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 14,241 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 80
LocationJCT of Rts I-81 SB + 80
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates42.79916, -76.12291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,241 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 80 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 80 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 80 carry?

About 14,241 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 80?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.