US Bridges

RTE 481 over CR 12

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1.5 MI SE JCT SH481&SH264 · Structure no. 000000001064711

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 481 over CR 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 481 over CR 12 in Oswego 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 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 8,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,148 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 481
CrossesCR 12
Location1.5 MI SE JCT SH481&SH264
RouteState Highway 481
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23689, -76.28348
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,318 (2021)
Projected traffic12,148 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 481 over CR 12 built?

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

What condition is RTE 481 over CR 12 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 481 over CR 12 carry?

About 8,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 481 over CR 12?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 481 over CR 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.