US Bridges

RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch

Fair

Steuben County, New York · W End of Arkport · Structure no. 000000001029450

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,894
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,894 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 961F
CrossesMarsh Ditch
LocationW End of Arkport
RouteState Highway 961F
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39456, -77.69751
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,894 (2021)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch carry?

About 2,894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 961F over Marsh Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.