US Bridges

Washington Street over Owasco River Race

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .5 MI W JCT US 20 & SH 34 · Structure no. 000000002207100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,668
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Owasco River Race is a concrete frame carrying Washington Street over Owasco River Race in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,668 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,301 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesOwasco River Race
Location.5 MI W JCT US 20 & SH 34
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93184, -76.57657
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,668 (2021)
Projected traffic3,301 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Owasco River Race built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Owasco River Race 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Owasco River Race carry?

About 2,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Owasco River Race?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Owasco River Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.