US Bridges

RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Oswego County, New York · RTE I-81 1.9MI S Jeff. Cl · Structure no. 000000001031951

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,088
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,088 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I81
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
LocationRTE I-81 1.9MI S Jeff. Cl
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates43.64454, -76.08057
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,088 (2007)
Projected traffic—
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 9,088 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.