RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western
FairOnondaga County, New York · 2.1 MI E JCT I81 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001069142
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 610 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,234
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western 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 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 12,234 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,647 by 2041. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western carry?
About 12,234 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western?
The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I481 over Ny Susquehnna & Western?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.