US Bridges

Brighton Ave over I481 I481

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI E JCT I81 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001069110

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,864
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Ave over I481 I481 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Ave over I481 I481 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 45 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 19,864 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,130 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Ave
CrossesI481 I481
Location.1 MI E JCT I81 & I481
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00651, -76.13166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,864 (2021)
Projected traffic24,130 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brighton Ave over I481 I481 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Brighton Ave over I481 I481 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Ave over I481 I481 carry?

About 19,864 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Ave over I481 I481?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Ave over I481 I481?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.