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Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE I81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT 81I&HIA Blvd · Structure no. 000000001031620

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
718 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,530
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE 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 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2041. The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFrm 81I-HIA Blvd
Crosses81I 81I33032066 RTE I81
Location0.1 MI W JCT 81I&HIA Blvd
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0711, -76.16991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length718 ft (218.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,530 (2016)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE I81 carry?

About 5,530 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE I81?

The structure is 718 ft (218.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Frm 81I-HIA Blvd over 81I 81I33032066 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.