US Bridges

RTE 960H over Catatonk Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · RTE 96 over Catatonk Ck · Structure no. 000000001034970

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 960H over Catatonk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 960H over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 960H
CrossesCatatonk Creek
LocationRTE 96 over Catatonk Ck
RouteState Highway 960H
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23465, -76.34193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2020)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 960H over Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 960H 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 960H over Catatonk Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 960H over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 960H over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.