RTE 481 over Mud Creek
GoodOnondaga County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT Rts 481+11 · Structure no. 000000001068020
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,724
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 481 over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 481 over Mud Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 27,724 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,118 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 481 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 481 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns RTE 481 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.