US Bridges

Brighton Ave over I481 I481

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .1 MI E JCT I81 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001069120

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 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 19,957 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrighton Ave
CrossesI481 I481
Location.1 MI E JCT I81 & I481
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00768, -76.13211
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,864 (2021)
Projected traffic19,957 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$8.3 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 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Ave over I481 I481?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.