US Bridges

RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Avoca · Structure no. 000000001090560

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3 in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 961J
Crosses390I390I64011019 RTE I3
Location1.2 MI SE of Avoca
RouteState Highway 961J
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40087, -77.40583
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2021)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3 carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 961J over 390I390I64011019 RTE I3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.