US Bridges

RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.1 MI E JCT I81 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001069141

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,066
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 6 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 15,066 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 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
CrossesNy Susquehanna & Western
Location2.1 MI E JCT I81 & I481
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00409, -76.09347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,066 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western carry?

About 15,066 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over Ny Susquehanna & Western?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.