US Bridges

RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl

Fair

Seneca County, New York · JCT SH 96 & Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004035060

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,687
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 5,687 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,908 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesCayuga-Seneca Cnl
LocationJCT SH 96 & Barge Canal
RouteState Highway 96
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90148, -76.86279
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl carry?

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

How long is RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Cayuga-Seneca Cnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.