US Bridges

RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48

Fair

Oswego County, New York · JCT of Rts 481 + 264 · Structure no. 000000001064720

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48 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 4,986 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,016 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 264
Crosses481 481 34021035 RTE 48
LocationJCT of Rts 481 + 264
RouteState Highway 264
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25119, -76.30578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,986 (2020)
Projected traffic5,016 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48 built?

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

What condition is RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48 carry?

About 4,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 264 over 481 481 34021035 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.