RTE 48 over Seneca River
FairOnondaga County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 31 & SH 48 · Structure no. 000000001021920
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 258 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,539
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 48 over Seneca River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 48 over Seneca River in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 88 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 16,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,091 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 48 over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE 48 over Seneca River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 48 over Seneca River carry?
About 16,539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 48 over Seneca River?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 48 over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.