RTE I81 over Little Salmon River
FairOswego County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT I81NB & SH69 · Structure no. 000000001031822
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,757
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I81 over Little Salmon River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I81 over Little Salmon River 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 10,757 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,058 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I81 over Little Salmon River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Little Salmon River carry?
About 10,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns RTE I81 over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.