US Bridges

RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 2.6 MI E of Spencer · Structure no. 000000001035000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesSulphur Sprngs Ck
Location2.6 MI E of Spencer
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21772, -76.44449
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$890,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck carry?

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

How long is RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Sulphur Sprngs Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.