US Bridges

Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet

Poor

Tompkins County, New York · 2 MI Sse JCT SH 38 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000003210000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens Road
CrossesOwasco Inlet
Location2 MI Sse JCT SH 38 & SH 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56298, -76.35982
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic182 by 2041
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$753,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Road over Owasco Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.