US Bridges

RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Tioga County, New York · .1 MI NE Exit 66 of SH17 · Structure no. 000000001077570

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
766 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,219
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,219 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,340 by 2041. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 962J
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location.1 MI NE Exit 66 of SH17
CountyTioga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06664, -76.14393
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,219 (2020)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$15.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

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

What condition is RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 5,219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 962J over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.