Howland Island RD over Seneca River
PoorClosed to trafficCayuga County, New York · 1.8 MI SW JCT Barge C +38 · Structure no. 000000004431040
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 417 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howland Island RD over Seneca River is a steel truss - thru carrying Howland Island RD over Seneca River in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 112 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2034. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howland Island RD over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Howland Island RD over Seneca River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Howland Island RD over Seneca River carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Howland Island RD over Seneca River?
The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Howland Island RD over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.