US Bridges

RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.6MI E of JCT 81I < 481I · Structure no. 000000001069132

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,234
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1980, 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 12,234 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,647 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesDrivwy to Quarry
Location1.6MI E of JCT 81I < 481I
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00396, -76.10396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,234 (2019)
Projected traffic17,647 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry 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 RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry carry?

About 12,234 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over Drivwy to Quarry?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.