US Bridges

Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.9 MI S JCT Rts I-81+298 · Structure no. 000000001031570

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,973
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,973 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,759 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesButternut Street
Crosses81I 81I33032053 RTE I81
Location0.9 MI S JCT Rts I-81+298
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.05653, -76.15346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,973 (2021)
Projected traffic15,759 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81 carry?

About 12,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Butternut Street over 81I 81I33032053 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.