US Bridges

RTE I481 over RTE 290

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · JCT of Rts I-481 NB + 290 · Structure no. 000000001093562

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
19,418
2019 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 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 19,418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,010 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 54 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 NB + 290
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06313, -76.05185
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 inspectionMay 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

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 width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,418 (2019)
Projected traffic28,010 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$3.2 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 19,418 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over RTE 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.