US Bridges

RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek

Good

Tioga County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Spencer · Structure no. 000000001035010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,634
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,634 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,656 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesCatatonk Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Spencer
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20977, -76.4922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,634 (2018)
Projected traffic3,656 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Catatonk Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 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 3,634 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Catatonk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.