US Bridges

RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 0.8 MI SE Seneca CL;RTE96 · Structure no. 000000001035040

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,994
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 160 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 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 8,994 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,049 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 96
CrossesTrumansburg Creek
Location0.8 MI SE Seneca CL;RTE96
RouteState Highway 96
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54186, -76.66156
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,994 (2018)
Projected traffic9,049 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$921,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek carry?

About 8,994 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 96 over Trumansburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.