US Bridges

RTE 81 over RTE 92

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · I81 SB Off Ramp; Viaduct · Structure no. 00000000103156D

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
526 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,665
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81 over RTE 92 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 81 over RTE 92 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 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 10,665 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,384 by 2041. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 81
CrossesRTE 92
LocationI81 SB Off Ramp; Viaduct
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04689, -76.14277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,665 (2017)
Projected traffic15,384 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over RTE 92 built?

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

What condition is RTE 81 over RTE 92 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 81 over RTE 92 carry?

About 10,665 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81 over RTE 92?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 81 over RTE 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.