US Bridges

RTE 81 over Daves Brook

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 81I SB 81I34041140 · Structure no. 000000001079820

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,542
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 81 over Daves Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 81 over Daves Brook in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 17,542 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,664 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 81
CrossesDaves Brook
Location81I SB 81I34041140
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.43995, -76.11797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,542 (2019)
Projected traffic19,664 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 81 over Daves Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 81 over Daves Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 81 over Daves Brook carry?

About 17,542 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 81 over Daves Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 81 over Daves Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.