US Bridges

RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · Onon+oswego Cl · Structure no. 000000004051012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
735 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,787 by 2041. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 481
CrossesBonstead Road Oneida Ri
LocationOnon+oswego Cl
RouteState Highway 481
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21079, -76.26594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,124 (2021)
Projected traffic14,787 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri carry?

About 10,124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 481 over Bonstead Road Oneida Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.