US Bridges

Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 0.6 MI NW JCT Rts 481 +31 · Structure no. 000000001064640

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,703 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVerplank Road
Crosses481 481 33011075 RTE 48
Location0.6 MI NW JCT Rts 481 +31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19252, -76.23739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,377 (2020)
Projected traffic1,703 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 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 Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48 carry?

About 1,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Verplank Road over 481 481 33011075 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.