US Bridges

RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.2 MI SE JCT Rts 90 & 38 · Structure no. 000000001034400

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 90
CrossesOwasco Inlet
Location0.2 MI SE JCT Rts 90 & 38
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65968, -76.42818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2020)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over Owasco Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.