US Bridges

RTE I81 over Jackson Street

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Exit 18 Off Ramp of I81 · Structure no. 00000000103156B

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
656 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,619
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Jackson Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Jackson Street 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 6,619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,547 by 2041. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesJackson Street
LocationExit 18 Off Ramp of I81
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.04042, -76.14218
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length656 ft (199.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,619 (2017)
Projected traffic9,547 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Jackson Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Jackson Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Jackson Street carry?

About 6,619 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Jackson Street?

The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Jackson Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.