US Bridges

RTE 96 over Raceway

Good

Seneca County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SH 96 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001035070

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,687
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Raceway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96 over Raceway in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 110 years old, older 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 5,687 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,908 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 96
CrossesRaceway
Location.1 MI S JCT SH 96 & SH 5
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates42.90203, -76.86288
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,687 (2020)
Projected traffic6,908 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Raceway built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 96 over Raceway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Raceway carry?

About 5,687 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Raceway?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Raceway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.