US Bridges

RTE I481 over RTE 298

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts 298 & I-481 · Structure no. 000000001072572

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over RTE 298 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over RTE 298 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 17,452 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,174 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesRTE 298
LocationJCT of Rts 298 & I-481
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10566, -76.05279
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,452 (2021)
Projected traffic25,174 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over RTE 298 built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over RTE 298 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over RTE 298 carry?

About 17,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over RTE 298?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over RTE 298?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.