US Bridges

RTE 96 over Allen Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.0MI SE JCT Rts 96 + 441 · Structure no. 000000001035220

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Allen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 96 over Allen Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,511 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,413 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesAllen Creek
Location1.0MI SE JCT Rts 96 + 441
RouteState Highway 96
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12704, -77.52788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,511 (2020)
Projected traffic16,413 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$920,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Allen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Allen Creek carry?

About 13,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.