81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR
PoorOnondaga County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts I-81 +57 · Structure no. 000000001031639
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 671 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,977
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,977 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,621 by 2041. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does 81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR carry?
About 5,977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR?
The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns 81I over Harborside Drive Ley CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.