US Bridges

Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 RTE 48

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.5 MI SE JCT Rts 481 +31 · Structure no. 000000001061770

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,338
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 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 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 12,338 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,988 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Road
Crosses481 481 33011055 RTE 48
Location1.5 MI SE JCT Rts 481 +31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17263, -76.20927
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,338 (2020)
Projected traffic14,988 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 RTE 48 built?

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

What condition is Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 RTE 48 carry?

About 12,338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 RTE 48?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Road over 481 481 33011055 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.