US Bridges

Division Street over Owasco Outlet

Poor

Cayuga County, New York · 0.5 MI S of Throopsville · Structure no. 000000003311800

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,258
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Street over Owasco Outlet is a steel arch - deck carrying Division Street over Owasco Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDivision Street
CrossesOwasco Outlet
Location0.5 MI S of Throopsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96732, -76.59927
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,258 (2020)
Projected traffic1,761 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Street over Owasco Outlet built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Street over Owasco Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Division Street over Owasco Outlet carry?

About 1,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Division Street over Owasco Outlet?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Division Street over Owasco Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.