US Bridges

RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · JCT of Rts 69 + I-81 · Structure no. 000000001029350

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81 in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,003 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 69
Crosses81I 81I34041118 RTE I81
LocationJCT of Rts 69 + I-81
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.40432, -76.1167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,294 (2020)
Projected traffic6,003 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81 carry?

About 4,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 69 over 81I 81I34041118 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.