US Bridges

RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Poor

Onondaga County, New York · .2 MI N JCT I481SB &SH290 · Structure no. 000000001093571

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,146 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
22,378
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,378 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 2,146 ft (654.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I481
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location.2 MI N JCT I481SB &SH290
RouteInterstate 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06759, -76.05296
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,146 ft (654.1 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,378 (2008)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$26.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

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

How long is RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 2,146 ft (654.1 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.