US Bridges

RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · JCT of Rts 13 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001010680

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,203
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81 in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 9,203 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,260 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 13
Crosses81I 81I34041223 RTE I81
LocationJCT of Rts 13 + I-81
RouteState Highway 13
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.55542, -76.11377
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,203 (2019)
Projected traffic9,260 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81 carry?

About 9,203 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 13 over 81I 81I34041223 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.