US Bridges

RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · JCT of Rts 49 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001026180

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81 in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,004 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 49
Crosses81I 81I34041036 RTE I81
LocationJCT of Rts 49 + I-81
RouteState Highway 49
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28628, -76.12537
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,528 (2020)
Projected traffic14,004 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81 carry?

About 11,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 49 over 81I 81I34041036 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.