US Bridges

RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal

Good

Onondaga County, New York · RTE 31 at Baldwinsville · Structure no. 000000004021910

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,539
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 116 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,091 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 48
CrossesNys Barge Canal
LocationRTE 31 at Baldwinsville
RouteState Highway 48
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15588, -76.33184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,539 (2020)
Projected traffic20,091 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal carry?

About 16,539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 48 over Nys Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.