US Bridges

Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT US20 & SH326 · Structure no. 000000002207140

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet is a concrete arch - deck carrying Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCanoga Street
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location.2 MI NE JCT US20 & SH326
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93754, -76.5939
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2020)
Projected traffic927 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canoga 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Canoga Street over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.