US Bridges

I-81 over Mud Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · East of I81 Bl North Syra · Structure no. 000000001081140

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-81 over Mud Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 326 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-81
CrossesMud Creek
LocationEast of I81 Bl North Syra
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.14076, -76.10517
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width326 ft (99.4 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 over Mud Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 over Mud Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I-81 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 326 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.