US Bridges

RTE 96B over Willseyvlle Creek

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 6.8 MI NE of Candor · Structure no. 000000001035300

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,615
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96B over Willseyvlle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96B over Willseyvlle Creek in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 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 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96B
CrossesWillseyvlle Creek
Location6.8 MI NE of Candor
RouteState Highway 96B
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30179, -76.39356
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,615 (2020)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96B over Willseyvlle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 96B over Willseyvlle 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 September 2024.

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

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96B over Willseyvlle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96B over Willseyvlle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.