RTE I81 over Church Street
FairOnondaga County, New York · 2.4 MI NE JCT Rts I-81+11 · Structure no. 000000001031701
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,659
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Church Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Church Street 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 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 29,659 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Church Street built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over Church Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Church Street carry?
About 29,659 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Church Street?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Church Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.