US Bridges

RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I81 & US 11 · Structure no. 000000001031671

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,772 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
43,836
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,836 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 1,772 ft (540.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I81
Crosses11 11 33033021 RTE 11
LocationJCT I81 & US 11
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.11141, -76.14616
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,772 ft (540.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,836 (2005)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$33.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11 carry?

About 43,836 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11?

The structure is 1,772 ft (540.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over 11 11 33033021 RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.