US Bridges

RTE 96 over Huntington Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 1.2 MI N of Owego · Structure no. 000000001024060

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,392
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Huntington Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 96 over Huntington Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,619 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesHuntington Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Owego
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11977, -76.26977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2019)
Projected traffic11,619 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Huntington Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Huntington Creek 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 96 over Huntington Creek carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Huntington Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Huntington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.