US Bridges

Washington Street over Owasco Outlet

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 3 MI E JCT US 20 & SH 326 · Structure no. 000000002207110

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,668
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Owasco Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 100 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 8 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location3 MI E JCT US 20 & SH 326
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93214, -76.57672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Washington Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Owasco Outlet carry?

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

How long is Washington Street over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.