US Bridges

Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 RTE 48

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 2.2 MI NW JCT Rts 481+264 · Structure no. 000000001064730

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,398
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 RTE 48 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 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 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2040. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBankrupt Road
Crosses481 481 34021058 RTE 48
Location2.2 MI NW JCT Rts 481+264
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27856, -76.32919
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2020)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 RTE 48 built?

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

What condition is Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 RTE 48 carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 RTE 48?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bankrupt Road over 481 481 34021058 RTE 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.