US Bridges

RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.4 MI N JCT Rts I-81+173 · Structure no. 000000001031569

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,106 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
65,640
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 65,640 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,685 by 2041. The structure is 4,106 ft (1,251.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesNys&w Railroad Almond S
Location2.4 MI N JCT Rts I-81+173
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04271, -76.14243
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,106 ft (1,251.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,640 (2020)
Projected traffic94,685 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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$118.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S carry?

About 65,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S?

The structure is 4,106 ft (1,251.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Nys&w Railroad Almond S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.