US Bridges

Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT SH 38 & SH 9 · Structure no. 000000003311610

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesErron Hill Road
CrossesOwasco Inlet
Location.2 MI NE JCT SH 38 & SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66354, -76.42846
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2017)
Projected traffic210 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Erron Hill Road over Owasco Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.