US Bridges

RTE I481 over CR 18

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Rts I481&298 · Structure no. 000000001072582

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,629
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over CR 18 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over CR 18 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 13,629 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,659 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 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
CrossesCR 18
Location1.1 MI N JCT Rts I481&298
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12173, -76.04862
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,629 (2019)
Projected traffic19,659 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over CR 18 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE I481 over CR 18 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over CR 18 carry?

About 13,629 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over CR 18?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over CR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.