US Bridges

RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 3.3 MI SW JCT Rts 34 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001023260

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,358
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,378 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesCayuga Inlet
Location3.3 MI SW JCT Rts 34 & 13
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35478, -76.54594
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,358 (2020)
Projected traffic3,378 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet carry?

About 3,358 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Cayuga Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.