US Bridges

County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .5 Mile West of Moravia · Structure no. 000000003311680

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43C
CrossesOwasco Inlet
Location.5 Mile West of Moravia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71054, -76.43414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2041
Trucks15%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43C over Owasco Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.