US Bridges

RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1 MI E Vil of Canaseraga · Structure no. 000000001029440

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,248
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2041. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 961F
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1 MI E Vil of Canaseraga
RouteState Highway 961F
Coordinates42.46091, -77.74914
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2020)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 961F over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.