RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek
FairTioga County, New York · 3.8 Miles NE of Candor · Structure no. 000000001035280
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,414
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,561 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek carry?
About 3,414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 96B over Prospect Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.