US Bridges

RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81

FairClosed to traffic

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-81 + 298 · Structure no. 000000001031600

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,096
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 9,096 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,138 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 298
Crosses81I 81I33032060 RTE I81
LocationJCT of Rts I-81 + 298
RouteCity Street 298
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06626, -76.16383
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,096 (2021)
Projected traffic9,138 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 SystemYes

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81 carry?

About 9,096 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 298 over 81I 81I33032060 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.