US Bridges

RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 4 MI NW JCT SH 481 & I81 · Structure no. 000000001061711

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec 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 5 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 13,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,059 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 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
CrossesCsxt-Montreal Sec
Location4 MI NW JCT SH 481 & I81
RouteState Highway 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16898, -76.18106
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,862 (2021)
Projected traffic18,059 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec built?

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

What condition is RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec 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 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec carry?

About 13,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 481 over Csxt-Montreal Sec?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.