US Bridges

RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 31 & 38 · Structure no. 000000001021830

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,012
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5,012 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,043 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 31 & 38
RouteState Highway 31
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03519, -76.62732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,012 (2020)
Projected traffic5,043 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 5,012 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.