US Bridges

Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .6 MI NE JCT Rts I-81 +11 · Structure no. 000000001031681

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
453 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,832 by 2041. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAirport Blvd
Crosses81I 81I33033033 Route 9
Location.6 MI NE JCT Rts I-81 +11
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.116, -76.13587
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2015)
Projected traffic3,832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9 carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Blvd over 81I 81I33033033 Route 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.