US Bridges

RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-81 NB + 5 · Structure no. 000000001053840

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,169 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,169 ft (356.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesE Fayette ST S Mcbride
LocationJCT of Rts I-81 NB + 5
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04856, -76.14244
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,169 ft (356.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride?

The structure is 1,169 ft (356.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over E Fayette ST S Mcbride?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.