US Bridges

County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.6 MI N JCT Rts 81I + 49 · Structure no. 000000001031790

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
954
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 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 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
Crosses81I 81I34041063 RTE I81
Location2.6 MI N JCT Rts 81I + 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32774, -76.12485
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2020)
Projected traffic981 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 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 County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 RTE I81 carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 RTE I81?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over 81I 81I34041063 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.