RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet
GoodCayuga County, New York · 0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 38 + 90 · Structure no. 000000001024240
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,609
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,609 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet carry?
About 1,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 38 over Owasco Inlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.