US Bridges

RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 34 & US 20 · Structure no. 000000002207080

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,107
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 113 years old, older 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 7,107 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 34
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location.1 MI N JCT SH 34 & US 20
RouteCity Street 34
Coordinates42.93309, -76.56622
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,107 (2021)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is RTE 34 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 7,107 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.