US Bridges

RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 2.2 MI W JCT SH96 & SH332 · Structure no. 000000001035160

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesOntario Centrl RR Great
Location2.2 MI W JCT SH96 & SH332
RouteState Highway 96
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97853, -77.39366
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great carry?

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

How long is RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Ontario Centrl RR Great?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.