US Bridges

RTE 96 over Jenny Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 2.8 MI SE Seneca Cl RTE89 · Structure no. 000000001035020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,586
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Jenny Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 96 over Jenny Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,586 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 96
CrossesJenny Creek
Location2.8 MI SE Seneca Cl RTE89
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates42.52387, -76.63244
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,586 (2020)
Projected traffic5,620 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$447,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 96 over Jenny Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Jenny Creek carry?

About 5,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE 96 over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.