US Bridges

Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81

GoodClosed to traffic

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT Rts I-81+298 · Structure no. 000000001031580

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,583
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 6,583 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,145 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSpencer Street
Crosses81I 81I33032055 RTE I81
Location0.5 MI S JCT Rts I-81+298
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.06107, -76.15631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,583 (2018)
Projected traffic8,145 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81 carry?

About 6,583 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Street over 81I 81I33032055 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.