US Bridges

RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 31 + 481 · Structure no. 000000001061760

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,992
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48 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 27,992 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,123 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
Crosses481 481 33011069 RTE 48
LocationJCT of Rts 31 + 481
RouteState Highway 31
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.18556, -76.23177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,992 (2021)
Projected traffic28,123 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48 built?

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

What condition is RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48 carry?

About 27,992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over 481 481 33011069 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.