US Bridges

RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 3.2MI E of JCT 81I < 481I · Structure no. 000000001069151

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,431
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut 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 16,431 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesJamesville RD Butternut
Location3.2MI E of JCT 81I < 481I
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0121, -76.07494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,431 (2010)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut carry?

About 16,431 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over Jamesville RD Butternut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.