US Bridges

RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk

Good

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SH 48 & SH370 · Structure no. 000000001026100

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,539
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,091 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 48
CrossesPedestrian Walk
Location.1 MI S JCT SH 48 & SH370
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates43.15813, -76.33257
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,539 (2020)
Projected traffic20,091 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk carry?

About 16,539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 48 over Pedestrian Walk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.