US Bridges

County RD 38 over RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .9 MI S JCT Rts I81NB+126 · Structure no. 000000001064760

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 38 over RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 38 over 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2037. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 38
CrossesRTE I81
Location.9 MI S JCT Rts I81NB+126
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.44219, -76.11746
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2017)
Projected traffic504 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 38 over RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is County RD 38 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 38 over RTE I81 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 38 over RTE I81?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 38 over RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.