US Bridges

RTE 96 over Fish Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.6 MI W JCT RTE 96 & 332 · Structure no. 000000001035150

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96 over Fish Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 15,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,323 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 96
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.6 MI W JCT RTE 96 & 332
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates42.97535, -77.38534
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,252 (2021)
Projected traffic15,323 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$923,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Fish Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Fish Creek carry?

About 15,252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.