US Bridges

Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.3 MI N Exit 34 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001031860

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81 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 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFrank Lacy Road
CrossesRTE I81
Location2.3 MI N Exit 34 of I81
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.49249, -76.11954
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic242 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Lacy Road over 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 Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81 carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Lacy Road over RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.