RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern
FairSteuben County, New York · 4 MI SE of Corning · Structure no. 000000001072840
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,804 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 961 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.