US Bridges

CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1.8 MI S of Jeff CO Line · Structure no. 000000001031960

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,545
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81 in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 22
Crosses81I 81I34041290 RTE I81
Location1.8 MI S of Jeff CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.64593, -76.08041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2020)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 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 CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81 carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22 over 81I 81I34041290 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.