RTE 481 over Black Creek
FairOswego County, New York · 2 MI N JCT Rt 57 & Fulton · Structure no. 000000001027440
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,414
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 481 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 481 over Black Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 8,414 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,453 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 481 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 481 over Black Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 481 over Black Creek carry?
About 8,414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 481 over Black Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 481 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.