US Bridges

Exit from I481 NB over Butternut Creek

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT I81 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001069170

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exit from I481 NB over Butternut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Exit from I481 NB 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 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,216 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

CarriesExit from I481 NB
CrossesButternut Creek
Location3.2 MI E JCT I81 & I481
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.0108, -76.07542
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 above top of footing
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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2021)
Projected traffic4,216 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit from I481 NB over Butternut Creek built?

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

What condition is Exit from I481 NB 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 Exit from I481 NB over Butternut Creek carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Exit from I481 NB over Butternut Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Exit from I481 NB over Butternut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.