US Bridges

Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 0.2MI NE JCT20<326 Auburn · Structure no. 000000002207130

Built
1886
139 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,195
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet is a masonry arch - deck carrying Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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 2,195 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,073 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAurelius Avenue
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location0.2MI NE JCT20<326 Auburn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93438, -76.58758
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,195 (2021)
Projected traffic3,073 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aurelius 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 Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 2,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Aurelius Avenue over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.