US Bridges

RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal

Fair

Seneca County, New York · JCT S.H.96A & Barge Canal · Structure no. 000000004035279

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,979
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 5 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 9,979 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,347 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96A
CrossesCayuga-Seneca Canal
LocationJCT S.H.96A & Barge Canal
RouteState Highway 96A
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87078, -76.93769
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,979 (2021)
Projected traffic12,347 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal 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 October 2023.

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

About 9,979 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96A over Cayuga-Seneca Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.