Rte I81 over Little Sandy Creek
Oswego County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte I81 over Little Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,996 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 134 of the 234 inventoried bridges in Oswego County rated fair (57.3%); 32 (13.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete frame |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | Rte I-81 1.9MI S Jeff. Cl |
| NBI structure number | 000000001031952 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Oswego County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 3 34012012 over Riverside Ave | 2014 | 21,433 | Fair |
| Rte 3 over Oswego Canal | 1969 | 18,390 | Good |
| Rte I81 over CR 37 | 1959 | 18,270 | Fair |
| Rte I81 over Nys Barge Canal | 1959 | 18,270 | Fair |
| Rte 81 over Daves Brook | 1958 | 17,542 | Fair |
| Rte 81 over Daves Brook | 1958 | 17,542 | Fair |
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