US Bridges

Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I81 & Hiawatha Blvd · Structure no. 000000001031610

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,689
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 21,689 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,790 by 2041. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHiawatha Blvd
CrossesMall Parking Drive I81
LocationJCT I81 & Hiawatha Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06955, -76.16826
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,689 (2016)
Projected traffic21,790 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81 carry?

About 21,689 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Hiawatha Blvd over Mall Parking Drive I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.