US Bridges

RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1M N of JCT of I-81&I-690 · Structure no. 000000001031590

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,148 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 298
Crosses81I 81I33032058 RTE I81
Location1M N of JCT of I-81&I-690
RouteCity Street 298
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06476, -76.16044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,531 (2021)
Projected traffic9,148 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81 carry?

About 7,531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032058 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.