RTE I81 over RTE 173
FairOnondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-81 NB + 173 · Structure no. 000000001031502
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,922
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over RTE 173 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I81 over RTE 173 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 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 15,922 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,967 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over RTE 173 built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 173 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over RTE 173 carry?
About 15,922 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over RTE 173?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 173?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.