US Bridges

Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 1.6 MI NE JCT Rts I-81+11 · Structure no. 000000001031690

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1959, 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 14,213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,279 by 2041. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTaft Road
Crosses81I 81I33033041 RTE I81
Location1.6 MI NE JCT Rts I-81+11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12383, -76.12408
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,213 (2021)
Projected traffic14,279 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81 carry?

About 14,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Taft Road over 81I 81I33033041 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.