US Bridges

RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko

Fair

Tioga County, New York · 0.1 MI N of Owego Interch · Structure no. 000000001061200

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
766 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,018
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko in Tioga County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 5,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,095 by 2041. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 960J
CrossesSusquehanna River Hicko
Location0.1 MI N of Owego Interch
RouteState Highway 960J
Coordinates42.09236, -76.22922
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,018 (2020)
Projected traffic6,095 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$10.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko carry?

About 5,018 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 960J over Susquehanna River Hicko?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.