US Bridges

RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · JCT RTE 5 + Owasco Outlet · Structure no. 000000001068922

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,562
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 49 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 9,562 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,606 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesOwasco Outlet
LocationJCT RTE 5 + Owasco Outlet
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93325, -76.56698
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,562 (2012)
Projected traffic9,606 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 5 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 9,562 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.