US Bridges

RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .1 MI W JCT SH 38 & SH38A · Structure no. 000000001060650

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 437
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location.1 MI W JCT SH 38 & SH38A
RouteState Highway 437
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90581, -76.54029
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2020)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 437 over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.