US Bridges

Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet

FairPosted for load

Cayuga County, New York · 1 Mile SE of Locke · Structure no. 000000002206850

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCat Path Road
CrossesOwasco Inlet
Location1 Mile SE of Locke
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64918, -76.4247
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2020)
Projected traffic214 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Path Road over Owasco Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.