US Bridges

RTE I481 over Proposed I690

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of I481 NB & I690 · Structure no. 000000001051120

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,836
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over Proposed I690 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over Proposed I690 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 38,836 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,020 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesProposed I690
LocationJCT of I481 NB & I690
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05182, -76.04988
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,836 (2019)
Projected traffic56,020 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over Proposed I690 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I481 over Proposed I690 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over Proposed I690 carry?

About 38,836 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over Proposed I690?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over Proposed I690?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.