US Bridges

Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .8 Mile N JCT I81 & SH 13 · Structure no. 000000001031910

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,183
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 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 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 3,183 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,202 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Road
Crosses81 81 34041231 RTE I81
Location.8 Mile N JCT I81 & SH 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.56716, -76.1139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,183 (2020)
Projected traffic3,202 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 RTE I81 carry?

About 3,183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 RTE I81?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Road over 81 81 34041231 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.