US Bridges

Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 3.2 MI E of JCT 81I < 481 · Structure no. 000000001069160

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,903
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,903 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I481 SB
CrossesButternut Creek
Location3.2 MI E of JCT 81I < 481
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.01232, -76.07527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,903 (2021)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek carry?

About 2,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Ramp to I481 SB over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.