US Bridges

RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet

Fair

Ontario County, New York · Ny 96 over Canandaigua CR · Structure no. 000000001035120

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,994
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 8,994 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,925 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesCanandaigua Outlet
LocationNy 96 over Canandaigua CR
RouteState Highway 96
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97429, -77.22297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet carry?

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

How long is RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Canandaigua Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.