US Bridges

Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8

Fair

Oswego County, New York · RTE I-81 3. MI S Jeff. Cl · Structure no. 000000001031930

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
Crosses81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8
LocationRTE I-81 3. MI S Jeff. Cl
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.62706, -76.08294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2020)
Projected traffic637 by 2040
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8 built?

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

What condition is Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8 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 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8 carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over 81I 81I 34041277 RTE I8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.