RTE I81 over Oneida Lake
PoorOswego County, New York · 3.6MI S Jtc RTE 81 & 49 · Structure no. 000000001031752
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,277
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Oneida Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Oneida Lake in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,277 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,479 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Oneida Lake built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over Oneida Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Oneida Lake carry?
About 16,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Oneida Lake?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I81 over Oneida Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.