US Bridges

East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts I-81+173 · Structure no. 000000001031510

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,983
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81 in Onondaga 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 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 3,983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,576 by 2037. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Glen Avenue
Crosses81I 81I33032015 RTE I81
Location0.5 MI N JCT Rts I-81+173
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00914, -76.13586
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,983 (2017)
Projected traffic5,576 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81 carry?

About 3,983 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Glen Avenue over 81I 81I33032015 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.