US Bridges

County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2 Miles S of Jeff CO Line · Structure no. 000000001031940

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,099
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 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 4,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,739 by 2019. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
Crosses81I 81I34041289 RTE I81
Location2 Miles S of Jeff CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.64367, -76.08067
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,099 (1999)
Projected traffic5,739 by 2019
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 RTE I81 carry?

About 4,099 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 RTE I81?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over 81I 81I34041289 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.