US Bridges

CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · J.Glenn Blvd Wb+onon Lake · Structure no. 000000004433071

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,285
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 years old, older 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 11,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,702 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-81
CrossesOnondaga Lake Outlet Pa
LocationJ.Glenn Blvd Wb+onon Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1211, -76.25012
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,285 (2016)
Projected traffic14,702 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa 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 CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa carry?

About 11,285 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR-81 over Onondaga Lake Outlet Pa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.