US Bridges

RTE 961J over B & H RR

Fair

Steuben County, New York · 1.3 MI SE of Avoca · Structure no. 000000001090570

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 961J over B & H RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 961J over B & H RR in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1973, 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 961J
CrossesB & H RR
Location1.3 MI SE of Avoca
RouteState Highway 961J
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39913, -77.40833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2021)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 961J over B & H RR built?

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

What condition is RTE 961J over B & H RR 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 B & H RR carry?

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

How long is RTE 961J over B & H RR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 961J over B & H RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.