US Bridges

RTE 481 over RTE 11

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of SH 481 SB & US 11 · Structure no. 000000001061701

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,270
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 481 over RTE 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 481 over RTE 11 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 24,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,619 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 481
CrossesRTE 11
LocationJCT of SH 481 SB & US 11
RouteState Highway 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14773, -76.12603
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,270 (2021)
Projected traffic31,619 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 481 over RTE 11 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 481 over RTE 11 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 481 over RTE 11 carry?

About 24,270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 481 over RTE 11?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 481 over RTE 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.