US Bridges

From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · .2 MI N JCT I90 & I481 · Structure no. 000000001072530

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,051
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,728 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFrom I90 to I481
Crosses481I481I33012091 RTE I4
Location.2 MI N JCT I90 & I481
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.09831, -76.05382
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,051 (2019)
Projected traffic8,728 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4 carry?

About 6,051 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns From I90 to I481 over 481I481I33012091 RTE I4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.