US Bridges

RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of I-81 SB + RTE 290 · Structure no. 000000001053881

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
985 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
44,604
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea 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.

It carries about 44,604 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesRTE 11 James Street Ea
LocationJCT of I-81 SB + RTE 290
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05142, -76.14752
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length985 ft (300.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,604 (2001)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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$11.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea 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 RTE 11 James Street Ea carry?

About 44,604 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea?

The structure is 985 ft (300.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over RTE 11 James Street Ea?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.