US Bridges

I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek

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Onondaga County, New York · 0.0 MI N JCT Rts I81NB+48 · Structure no. 000000001080980

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,356
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,496 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 NB to I-481 N
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.0 MI N JCT Rts I81NB+48
RouteInterstate 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14206, -76.10871
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,356 (2017)
Projected traffic13,496 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$341,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek 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 I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek carry?

About 9,356 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns I-81 NB to I-481 N over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.