US Bridges

RTE 481 over Mud Creek

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.3 MI SE JCT Rts 481$ 31 · Structure no. 000000001068010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,724
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 481 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 481 over Mud Creek in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 27,724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,118 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 481
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.3 MI SE JCT Rts 481$ 31
RouteState Highway 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17134, -76.19725
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,724 (2021)
Projected traffic36,118 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 481 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 481 over Mud Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 481 over Mud Creek carry?

About 27,724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 481 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 481 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.