US Bridges

RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT US 11 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001031672

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,780 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
34,698
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 34,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,051 by 2041. The structure is 1,780 ft (542.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
Crosses11 11 33033022 RTE 11
LocationJCT US 11 & I81
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11121, -76.14604
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,780 ft (542.5 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,698 (2020)
Projected traffic50,051 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$33.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11 carry?

About 34,698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11?

The structure is 1,780 ft (542.5 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over 11 11 33033022 RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.