RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck
PoorPosted for loadTompkins County, New York · 5.6 MI NW Tioga Cl-Sh 96B · Structure no. 000000001035310
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,493
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,281 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck carry?
About 4,493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 96B over Trb Buttermilk Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.