US Bridges

RTE 481 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Oswego County, New York · .2 MI E JCT SH481 & CR57 · Structure no. 000000001064752

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,870
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 481 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 481 over CSX Transportation 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,113 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.2 MI E JCT SH481 & CR57
RouteState Highway 481
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30649, -76.38222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2020)
Projected traffic7,113 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 481 over CSX Transportation built?

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

What condition is RTE 481 over CSX Transportation 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 481 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 481 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 481 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.