US Bridges

RTE 96 over Mill Race

Good

Tioga County, New York · 3.7MI E Inters Rt 34 &96 · Structure no. 000000001034980

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Mill Race is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96 over Mill Race in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesMill Race
Location3.7MI E Inters Rt 34 &96
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22067, -76.42558
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2021)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Mill Race built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Mill Race 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Mill Race carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Mill Race?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Mill Race?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.