US Bridges

Miller Street over Owasco Power Race

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 0.5 M S of Junc US20&US5 · Structure no. 000000002267950

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Street over Owasco Power Race is a concrete slab carrying Miller Street over Owasco Power Race in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMiller Street
CrossesOwasco Power Race
Location0.5 M S of Junc US20&US5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92898, -76.5586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic62 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$742,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Street over Owasco Power Race built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Street over Owasco Power Race 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Street over Owasco Power Race carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Miller Street over Owasco Power Race?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Street over Owasco Power Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.