US Bridges

Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 1.1MI SE State Prison in · Structure no. 000000002207050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,035
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 9,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,975 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Avenue
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location1.1MI SE State Prison in
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92656, -76.55426
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,035 (2019)
Projected traffic10,975 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Lake Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 9,035 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Avenue over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.