US Bridges

County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1.9 MI S JCT I81 & SH 69 · Structure no. 000000001031810

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty Road 84
Crosses81I 81I34041096 RTE I81
Location1.9 MI S JCT I81 & SH 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.37379, -76.12241
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2018)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 RTE I81 carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 RTE I81?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 84 over 81I 81I34041096 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.