US Bridges

RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 481 SB & I-81 · Structure no. 000000001031711

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,976
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 15,976 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
Crosses81I 81I33033056 RTE I81
LocationJCT of Rts 481 SB & I-81
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14142, -76.1125
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,976 (2007)
Projected traffic—
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81 carry?

About 15,976 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over 81I 81I33033056 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.