RTE I81 over Little Salmon River
FairOswego County, New York · .6 MI N JCT I81 NB & SH 6 · Structure no. 000000001031832
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,771
- 2019 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 1961, 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 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 8,771 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,832 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I81 over Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I81 over Little Salmon River carry?
About 8,771 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE I81 over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).
Who owns RTE I81 over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.