US Bridges

RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 5.2 Miles NE of Candor · Structure no. 000000001035290

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,414
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96B
CrossesWillseyville Creek
Location5.2 Miles NE of Candor
RouteState Highway 96B
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28323, -76.37849
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,414 (2020)
Projected traffic3,561 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96B over Willseyville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek carry?

About 3,414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96B over Willseyville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.