US Bridges

RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 3.2MI E of JCT 81I < 481I · Structure no. 000000001069152

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,325
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern 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 13,325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,220 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesJamesville Road Buttern
Location3.2MI E of JCT 81I < 481I
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01157, -76.07479
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,325 (2019)
Projected traffic19,220 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern 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 Road Buttern carry?

About 13,325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over Jamesville Road Buttern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.