US Bridges

Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 RTE 48

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.0 MI SE JCT Rts 481 +31 · Structure no. 000000001061780

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 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 6,869 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,499 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Clay Blvd
Crosses481 481 33011049 RTE 48
Location2.0 MI SE JCT Rts 481 +31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17117, -76.19797
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,869 (2020)
Projected traffic8,499 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 RTE 48 built?

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

What condition is Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 RTE 48 carry?

About 6,869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 RTE 48?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Clay Blvd over 481 481 33011049 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.