US Bridges

RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI W JCT Barge C & I490 · Structure no. 000000004035190

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,582
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 11,582 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,069 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesMarsh Road Erie Canal
Location1 MI W JCT Barge C & I490
RouteState Highway 96
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06789, -77.48973
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,582 (2020)
Projected traffic14,069 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$709,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal carry?

About 11,582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 96 over Marsh Road Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.