US Bridges

RTE I481 over RTE I690

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT Rts I481SB+5 · Structure no. 000000001093530

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,511
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over RTE I690 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over RTE I690 in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 19,511 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,315 by 2022. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesRTE I690
Location1.6 MI N JCT Rts I481SB+5
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05623, -76.05437
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,511 (2002)
Projected traffic27,315 by 2022
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over RTE I690 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I481 over RTE I690 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over RTE I690 carry?

About 19,511 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over RTE I690?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over RTE I690?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.