US Bridges

RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek

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Tioga County, New York · RTE 96 SE End of Candor · Structure no. 000000001034960

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,613
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesCatatonk Creek
LocationRTE 96 SE End of Candor
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22692, -76.33665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,613 (2020)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 2,613 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.