US Bridges

RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90

Good

Onondaga County, New York · JCT I481 NB & I90 · Structure no. 000000001093682

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,008
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,008 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,976 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I481
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT I481 NB & I90
RouteInterstate 481
Coordinates43.0944, -76.05346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,008 (2019)
Projected traffic25,976 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

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

What condition is RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 18,008 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I481 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.