RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf
GoodTompkins County, New York · .9 MI SW JCT SH 34 & SH13 · Structure no. 000000001023240
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,358
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,378 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf carry?
About 3,358 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 96 over Van Buskirk Gulf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.