US Bridges

Canning Factory RD over RTE I81

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2 MI N Exit 36 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001064780

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canning Factory RD over RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canning Factory RD 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2037. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCanning Factory RD
CrossesRTE I81
Location2 MI N Exit 36 of I81
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.58614, -76.10904
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2017)
Projected traffic665 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canning Factory RD over RTE I81 built?

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

What condition is Canning Factory RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Canning Factory RD over RTE I81 carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Canning Factory RD over RTE I81?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Canning Factory RD over RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.