US Bridges

RTE 96 over Fall Brook

Good

Ontario County, New York · 3.6 MI E JCT Rts 96 & 21 · Structure no. 000000001035110

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,994
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Fall Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96 over Fall Brook in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,994 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,925 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 96
CrossesFall Brook
Location3.6 MI E JCT Rts 96 & 21
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates42.97061, -77.15822
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,994 (2018)
Projected traffic10,925 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$989,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Fall Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Fall Brook carry?

About 8,994 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Fall Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.