US Bridges

RTE I81 over Halsey Road

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1 MI S I81 NB & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001031882

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,270
2019 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 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 8,270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,270 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesHalsey Road
Location1 MI S I81 NB & SH 13
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.53792, -76.1159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 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 span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,270 (2019)
Projected traffic9,270 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Halsey Road carry?

About 8,270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Halsey Road?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Halsey Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.