US Bridges

RTE I81 over Halsey Road

Poor

Oswego County, New York · 1 MI S I81 SB & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001031881

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,174
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Halsey Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over Halsey Road in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,174 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesHalsey Road
Location1 MI S I81 SB & SH 13
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.53821, -76.11709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,174 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Halsey Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE I81 over Halsey Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Halsey Road carry?

About 8,174 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Halsey Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Halsey Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.