US Bridges

RTE I481 over RTE 290

FairClosed to traffic

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-481 SB + 290 · Structure no. 000000001093561

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,378
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over RTE 290 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over RTE 290 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 22,378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesRTE 290
LocationJCT of Rts I-481 SB + 290
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06314, -76.05217
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,378 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over RTE 290 built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over RTE 290 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over RTE 290 carry?

About 22,378 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over RTE 290?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over RTE 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.