US Bridges

RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 2.5MI NW JCT Rts 96 + 96A · Structure no. 000000001035050

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesSheldrake Creek
Location2.5MI NW JCT Rts 96 + 96A
RouteState Highway 96
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64961, -76.7422
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,137 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$769,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Sheldrake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek carry?

About 2,137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Sheldrake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.