US Bridges

I81 over I81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT I81 & I90 · Structure no. 00000000107134A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
541 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I81 over I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I81 over I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 9,644 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,911 by 2041. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI81
CrossesI81
Location1.5 MI S JCT I81 & I90
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.07127, -76.1687
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,644 (2020)
Projected traffic13,911 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I81 over I81 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I81 over I81 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I81 over I81 carry?

About 9,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I81 over I81?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I81 over I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.