Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet
FairCayuga County, New York · 0.2 MI W Jtc RTE 20 & 34 · Structure no. 000000002207070
- Built
- 1880
- 145 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,089
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 145 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 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 7,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,122 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet built?
It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Genesee Street 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 Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet carry?
About 7,089 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Genesee Street over Owasco Outlet?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.