US Bridges

RTE 96 over RTE 14

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 4.1 MI N of Geneva · Structure no. 000000001010999

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,580
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over RTE 14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over RTE 14 in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 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 5 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 7,580 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesRTE 14
Location4.1 MI N of Geneva
RouteState Highway 96
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94717, -76.97781
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,580 (2020)
Projected traffic7,626 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over RTE 14 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is RTE 96 over RTE 14 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over RTE 14 carry?

About 7,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over RTE 14?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over RTE 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.