US Bridges

RTE 96 over Flint Creek

Good

Ontario County, New York · JCT RTE 96 & Flint Creek · Structure no. 000000001035100

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,942
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Flint Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 96 over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,942 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,991 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRTE 96
CrossesFlint Creek
LocationJCT RTE 96 & Flint Creek
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates42.95837, -77.0601
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,942 (2020)
Projected traffic7,991 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Flint Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Flint Creek carry?

About 7,942 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns RTE 96 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.