US Bridges

CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.4 MI SE JCT Rts 481+264 · Structure no. 000000001064700

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48 in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,043 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 57A
Crosses481 481 34021012 RTE 48
Location2.4 MI SE JCT Rts 481+264
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22723, -76.27509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,892 (2021)
Projected traffic4,043 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48 carry?

About 2,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 57A over 481 481 34021012 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.